What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Technology Student Employee, #0998 position at Oakton College?
Overview:
Supports the business functions of the Campus Technology managers. May be asked to work with various office productivity tools, conduct research and analyze results, and meet with end users. May be asked to assist with technology hardware of software support as needed. Collaborate with other Campus Technology Student Employees on projects. May be asked to test or give feedback on software or services from a student perspective.
Campus Location: Des Plaines, may have to make occasional trips to Skokie campus.
Length of Employment: February 2025- May 2025, with option to renew
Can a student do homework in this position? Rarely
Hours Needed: Monday- Friday: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Schedule Flexibility: Student schedule will fluctuate based on what assignments are accepted/refused. Once accepted, students are expected to follow through with their determined schedule with minimal adjustments.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes :
- General Business Office support (CD, EI, PF)
- Use Google applications (TC, CM)
- Conduct research and analyze results (CT, EI)
- Meet with end users (CD, CM, EI)
- Work on projects in teams (PF, CT, CM, TW, EI)
- Test software and services (TC, PF, EI)
- Give feedback and input from student perspective (CM, CT, PF)
Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:
The National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:
1. Career and Self Development (CD)
2. Communication (CM)
3. Critical Thinking (CT)
4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)
5. Leadership (LD)
6.Profesionalism (PF)
7. Teamwork (TW)
8. Technology (TC)
For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.
Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Other abilities:
Qualified candidates will have the following competencies and skills:
- Must be a currently enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters. Employment over the summer is allowed for students taking at least 1 credit class during the summer, or students continuing registration into the following Fall semester.
- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
- Basic knowledge of Google Suite tools.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software.
- Candidates must have good communication, customer service and phone skills, be self-motivated and willing to learn.
