Graduate Programming Assistant

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Graduate Programming Assistant
Position Type
Student
Division
President
Department
Multicultural & Community Engagement and Success Initiatives
Job Description

1. The Multicultural & Community Engagement and Success Initiatives seeks a Programming Assistant who is self-motivated, creative, dependable, and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. The candidate must be an excellent problem solver who can work with minimal supervision and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
3. The student must have the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with students, parents, university personnel, and the general public in a fast-paced (and sometimes loud) environment.
4. Corresponds via email regarding departmental services and updates. Composes correspondence from personal knowledge of the subject matter or instructions; takes and prepares minutes of meetings, as requested.
5. Knowledge of secretarial, clerical, and general office procedures and practices; knowledge of academic and other higher education terminology; knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
6. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications and software.
7. Provides front desk services with clerical office duties, including answering and greeting visitors, telephones with proper etiquette, filing, stocking supplies, operating copier and fax machine, disinfecting/cleaning areas, organizing storage areas, processing letters/emails, taking meeting minutes, running campus errands, data entry, and assisting with special events.
8. Assists with The Ram Pantry with a particular focus on promoting activities. Example of functions:
   - Keep inventory of items and keep the pantry stocked, organized, and clean
   - Keep a list of donors and their information
   - Provide thank you cards
   - Create surveys to learn about students' food needs
9. Assists with trends research and development of monthly activities.
10. Assists with the maintenance of the Center's social media platforms.
11. Provides outstanding customer service and appropriate information regarding our programs/activities.
12. Assists with checking in/out of equipment to students from the Lending Library.
13. Presents information in a formal and informal setting to other students and visitors.
14. Explains policies and procedures regarding our programs/activities.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student and registered for classes.
• Ability to practice campus inclusion: treat visitors equally regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, background, physical ability, veteran status, or other characteristics.
• Appropriate semi-professional attire is required since we work in a centralized location.
• Ability to work both remotely and in the Center as needed;
• Ability to work with a diverse population;
• Ability to be flexible and develop solutions to problems;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Knowledge of technical skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher (or other creative design programs);
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and social skills.
• Schedules that fit the front desk operational requirements and coverage;
• Knowledge of the campus programs and policies;
• Knowledge of the MC Programs and Activities.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary
$16.00 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
11/01/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant