College Work Study Program (TRIO Upward Bound)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open?access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (TRIO Upward Bound)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: TRIO Upward Bound

Campus Location: SWTCC - Union Avenue Campus

Job Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Community College TRIO Upward Bound needs a student to assist with routine office activities such as data entry, file maintenance, digitizing forms and documents, updating bulletin boards, and assisting with events and other assigned duties.

Job Duties

• Answering phones, responding to voicemails, and monitoring email communications
• Performing data entry and assisting with student record maintenance.
• Digitizing student files and program materials
• Making phone calls and sending reminder emails to students and parents as directed
• Supporting recruitment efforts by preparing application packets and outreach materials
• Helping with event setup and breakdown
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
• If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of modem office practices, procedures, and equipment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.