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Student Assistant
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Student Assistants typically work for universities or colleges in a specific department to provide administrative support to campus staff as they complete classes. They work closely with other Student Assistants and full-time campus employees to complete their work activities. Their job is to run errands on behalf of staff members, handle exams or graded materials and use software programs to update department schedules. They may also be responsible for helping Professors set up class materials or proctor exams in their absence.
A Student Assistant, or Student Office Assistant, is responsible for completing a range of clerical tasks to uphold department operations. Their duties include taking phone calls and transferring callers to Professors or other staff, making copies for staff members or distributing mail and directing students to different offices or departments.
A Student Assistant should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Student Assistant should be able to execute:
- Advising student and their families on necessary steps for correctly completing financial aid and admissions forms
- Assisting administrative personnel and professors in providing photocopies and filings
- Performing administrative duties related to students’ programs
- Maintaining and managing private student information in online and physical files
- Managing and overseeing bulletin boards and other displays announcing course offerings and seminars
- Assisting the admissions office in processing admission forms for potential students
A competitive Student Assistant will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
- Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to anticipate the needs of existing and new students and efficiently manage them
- Experience dealing with sensitive and personal information
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
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