What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Study position at SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE?
Job Summary: The SEARK Work - Study Student is responsible for providing unskilled or semi-skilled labor, and/or performing basic office tasks in a state agency or institution. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. This position is limited to 20 hours per week with a maximum number of hours determined by the Federal Work - Study funds available, departmental budget, and student budget.
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills: The SEARK Work - Study Student may answer phone calls and direct inquiries, type and file documents, operate fax or copier machines, and direct incoming and outgoing mail and packages. May greet visitors, give tours, run errands, take inventory, or assist skilled or professional staff as required. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; meeting quality standards for services.
Knowledge of basic clerical procedures such as word processing, managing files and records, basic arithmetic, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of computers and software applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Knowledge of basic grammar. Ability to communicate orally. Talking to others to convey information effectively. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
The ability to listen to and understand questions, information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Actively looking for ways to help people. Knowledge of basic grammar. Ability to communicate in writing. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing in work related documents. Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Approval by the Financial Aid Office using Federal Student Aid guidelines. Positions are required to undergo a criminal background check and/or safe driving check.
Salary: Federal Minimum Wage
Application Deadline: Do not complete this application unless directed by the SEARK Financial Aid office. No response will be given to applicants not authorized through the SEARK Financial Aid office. SEARK Financial Aid approved students should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College employment application and all other requested documents.