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Position Summary
The student assistant helps support various departmental operations. Duties include but are not limited to assisting visitors by directing them to appropriate resources, compiling data for departmental projects, providing support for programs and events, and performing technical and/or administrative duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be mature, responsible, organized and be able to pay attention to details.
• Work independently to find resources necessary to complete given tasks.
• Be able to handle confidential matters and conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
• Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to schedule activities, collect data and when needed use program-related equipment.
• The ability to plan/prioritize organize and accomplish assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Typical positions for work study student assistants are office assistants, assistant technicians, lab assistants, aides to instructors/deans, athletic assistants, etc.
• Perform administrative duties relating to students' programs.
• The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The duties assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours.
• Performs job duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
• Students must be in compliance with enrollment requirements.
• Student must not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.