Apply on Employer Site

Dallas College · 3 months ago

Administrative Support - Student Assistant - Career & Transfer (Texas Work Study)-2

Brookhaven Campus

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Dallas College is a higher education institution seeking a Student Assistant for Administrative Support within their Career & Transfer program. This role focuses on providing essential clerical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of daily office functions while offering students the opportunity to develop professional office skills in a supportive campus environment.

Higher EducationTrainingVocational Education

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

Qualification

Customer serviceData entryMicrosoft Office SuiteConfidentialityInterpersonal skillsJudgmentTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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

Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident

Have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA)

Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt

Have financial need through financial aid application process

Be enrolled in an eligible program for at least six credit hours in a plan leading to a degree or certification

Not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship during any semester Texas College Work Study is awarded

Not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order

Pass a criminal background check if required. Criminal background checks are required for all work-study positions

Not owe back child support payment with Texas Attorney General Office

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

Preferred

Currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the College and eligible for Texas 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