Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dallas College is seeking a Student Assistant for Administrative Support to provide essential clerical and administrative support to a college department. This role offers students the opportunity to develop professional office skills while assisting with various office functions and ensuring efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service to all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, serving as a welcoming and helpful first point of contact
- Provides team support to colleagues, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
- Performs additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
- Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide general information or direct inquiries appropriately
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and small package deliveries
- Perform data entry, maintain records, and update databases accurately
- Assist with filing, scanning, and organizing documents
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars as needed
- Prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents
- Assist with office supply inventory and ordering
- Provide support for departmental events, workshops, or special projects
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Skills
- Undergraduate student awarded federal work study funds in financial aid package
- Must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College
- Must be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- You must not have any prior institutional balance or blocks
- Student must have transportation to off-campus worksites
- Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours
- Currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the College and eligible for Federal Work-Study
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and efficiently
- Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, systems, and departmental procedures quickly
- Basic skills in technology related to the area of work and above-average knowledge of equipment and/or regulations in the assigned academic area
- Completion of relevant coursework related to the department's function (e.g., Information Systems, Human Resources, Office Administration, specific major-related courses)
- Ability to exercise judgment in performing routine tasks and selecting appropriate procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision on highly skilled tasks, and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Benefits
- Work Study Program
- Part-time, flexible hours (typically up to 19.5 hours per week), are determined in coordination with the department supervisor and student's academic schedule.
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