Position Information

Position Title

Student Office Assistant - THRIVE

Working Title

Student Office Assistant - THRIVE

Department

240095-AIRE Projects

Pay Rate

12.75/hour

Position Number

S99237 & S99236

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only complete online applications will be considered for this position. Once an application has been submitted, you are not permitted to make changes or upload additional documents to the application. You must upload all requested supporting documentation at the time of submission. Applications will be denied if all questions are not completed and/or requested supporting documentation is not included.

Posting Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

08/13/2024

Position Purpose

The Student Office Assistant for the THRIVE Program will assist our Program Director with clerical duties such as word processing, copying, and answering phones. They handle incoming and outgoing mail and email for the general THRIVE email address. They also work on projects for program personnel as assigned.

Attention to detail, dependability, and integrity are required.

The Student Office Assistant is expected to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. They should be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and prioritize work.

The Student Office Assistant will only work 20 hours/week between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The exact schedule will be determined based on availability.

This position is only open to Undergraduate students who are enrolled for at least 9 credit hours and do not plan to graduate before May 2025.

Education & Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - MS Office and Google environments

Experience

No experience is required, customer service experience preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants who exhibit a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and tackle new tasks.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with communicating and assisting individuals with disabilities.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Police background check, Criminal History check

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Lifting (weight) - 25 pounds

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This position is only open to Undergraduate students who are not expected to graduate within the next academic year. Class and degree completion level will be verified. Are you a current/future undergraduate student at UCM?
   • I am a current Undergraduate student and I will not graduate within the next academic year.
   • I am a future Undergraduate student.
   • I am a Graduate student.
2. * When do you expect to graduate from UCM? (Open Ended Question)
3. * Do you understand that while classes are in session, students are limited to 20 hours per week (Sunday - Saturday) total of on-campus employment?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What are your career goals and how will this position help you in achieving those goals? (Open Ended Question)
5. * Are you available to work during the summer? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. References
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents