What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student assistant position at Mediabistro?
Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler
Job Type : Student Assistant
Job Number : 00669
Department : Mass Communication
Opening Date : 08 / 28 / 2024
Number of Months : 4.5
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description
A Student Assistant (SA) at TJC plays an important role in promoting the mission of the department / office and college. The SA is required to perform various clerical tasks that aide in maintaining an organized workflow of the department / office.
Essential Functions and Duties
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides coverage of the front desk and phones and greets all callers and visitors in a courteous, polite and professional manner
- Answers basic questions and / or refers callers or visitors to the appropriate point of contact or resource
- Takes accurate messages as needed
- Responds to work related emails and may assist with replying to department email accounts, if assigned by the supervisor
- Opens and distributes mail to the appropriate employees
- Assists with outgoing mail (folds letters and envelopes, prepares labels, etc.)
- Performs hand-deliveries to other campus offices
- Assists with basic office administration and other work as needed : this may include maintaining spreadsheets; preparing reports;
coordinating / gathering data; filing, copying or scanning documents, etc.
Keeps file rooms and supply rooms organized
Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration / Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Typing / Word Processing
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES
No Direct Supervision
Work Environment : Work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands : Sitting, walking, standing, lifting
Travel Required : Yes- Minimal
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Qualifications
Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Additional Job Specific Requirements
Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Sunday-Saturday.
Supplemental Information
Expectations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
- Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
- Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Last updated : 2024-11-22
