Graduate Assistant

Job Summary

The Admissions Graduate Assistant will provide overall support with the day-to-day operations of the Columbia College Admissions Office.

Other Considerations

• Practice superior customer service.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
• Attend work on a timely and regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
• Perform job duties per Columbia College’s vision, mission, and values and contribute to the Division of Enrollment Management and Marketing.
• Work the Admissions Office front desk by answering incoming calls and greeting, assisting, and directing students, staff, vendors, and visitors as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager, Events Operations Manager, and other staff in the day-to-day operations of the Admissions office.
• Assist with Event planning, set-up, tear-down, and general operation as needed.
• Aid in giving campus tours to prospective students and visitors to campus.
• Aid in recruitment of new students to Columbia College by giving tours, working events, doing outreach by phone, text and email.
• May require some weekend and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be accepted into the Graduate Program at Columbia College.
• Experience as an athlete (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college environment.
• Experience supervising Student Ambassadors and Student Workers.

Supervision Given

• Student Ambassadors.
• Student Workers.

Supervision Received

• Operations Manager.
• Events Operations Manager.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Work Conditions

• The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

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