Direct Wage - Student Activities Assistant

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Job Description

Department: Student Activities and Wellness

General Statement of Job

The Student Activities Assistant will assists the Student Activities and Wellness department with the Student Leadership Academy, Student Government Association, student organizations, new student orientations, intramural sports, and students events.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Promotes outreach and recruitment for the department such as handing out brochures and posting flyers at events and presentations.

• Performs front-desk duties as required including answering phones, data entry, registering members, updating files and other similar duties.

• Interacts and provides customer service with students, staff and the public in a positive manner and answers questions regarding department matters.

• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department.

• Provides coverage and daily support to the department and at events.

• Assists with the planning and organizing of events and activities.

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Student Activities and Wellness department.

• Participates in the development, implementation and collection of data for the department’s Institutional Effectiveness plan.

• Attends department meetings and serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by the supervisor.

• Attends and participates in college-sponsored events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• College Certificate, a minimum of 30 college hours, or eight (8) years of relevant experience, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.

• Maintains familiarity with the College’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.

• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural student population.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively befo