What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Connection Assistant position at Missouri Western State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Community Connection Assistant
Department
Center for Service
Appointment Term
Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Community Connection Assistant will be an active team member of a not-for-profit organization, school or governmental agency in the community. The successful candidates will have the ability to work in the community, making an impact in areas such as children and education, food insecurity, homelessness, poverty and more.
Essential Duties
The Community Connection Assistant’s duties will vary depending upon the organization they are matched with.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the organization’s mission
- Supporting the organization’s daily operations, which may include work with customers, consumers, staff and volunteers and future or expanded programming.
Required Qualifications
MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
At least an overall 2.0 GPA
Enrolled at least part-time
Must qualify for federal work study financial aid assistance
At least an overall 2.0 GPA
Enrolled at least part-time
Must qualify for federal work study financial aid assistance
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good communication skills
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Problem-Solving ability
- Teamwork- Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Location where duties are to be performed
Various locations across the St Joseph community
Federal Work Study
Required
Hours of Work
Varies
Average 12 hours per week
Desired Start Date: 9/2/2025
Average 12 hours per week
Desired Start Date: 9/2/2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST239P
Number of Vacancies
6
Open Date
08/25/2025
Priority Deadline
03/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.
This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Possibility of earning college credit for work completed. Inquire for more details.
This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Possibility of earning college credit for work completed. Inquire for more details.