Student Work-Study: Student Advising Assistant

Major Responsibilities

• Help students schedule appointments with academic advisors, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
• Aid in the coordination of group advising sessions or workshops, including preparing materials, sending reminders, and ensuring student participation.
• Provide reminders to students regarding upcoming appointments, deadlines, or required actions.

Student Support

• Greet students and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
• Direct students to appropriate resources or departments for additional academic or student support services.
• Track student progress, help them understand their degree requirements, and refer them to the appropriate advisor when needed.

Office Organization & Clerical Tasks

• Maintain tidy and organized office spaces, ensuring all advising materials are up to date and accessible.
• Prepare and distribute newsletters, flyers, or event announcements about advising events and services.
• Aid in data entry and organization of advising-related materials, including academic policies, degree worksheets, and other student resources.

Special Projects & Event Support

• Help with the coordination of special projects, such as orientation sessions, advising fairs, or workshops on academic planning, major selection, and transfer processes.
• Support advising office outreach efforts, including creating promotional materials and managing event logistics.

Starting Salary Range

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Classification

Classification: Work-Study

General Qualifications

• No prior experience is required, though customer service or office support experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and approachable attitude.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information.

Minimum Federal Work Study Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Student must have completed the current FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour or more of enrollment in eligible courses.
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
• The student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.