Department

Classics

Job Title

Student Assistant

Avg. Hours/Week

3

Specific Hours?

1 hour a day 2 or 3 days a week flexible times/days

Job Description

  • Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
  • Requires creativity and ability to work independently.
  • Routine duties will vary by specific projects.
  • Assists departments and organizations with marketing and distributing various publicity/promotional items.
  • May also organize and conduct special events that may include ticket sales, design and produce print publications, gather, interpret and disseminate information.
  • Assists departments and organizations in providing excellent customer service.
  • Typical duties include; filing, typing, sorting, collating, maintaining records, light clerical work, running errands, giving information, receiving and routing telephone calls, scheduling appointments, unpacking materials, assist with mail – sort, process, issue, deliver and load/unload, and operating office equipment.
  • Assists with daily activities, exhibitions and special events.
  • Provide customer service in person and over the phone.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • May conduct research, check bibliographic information, proofreading, and indexing.
  • Create content calendars, develop and distribute text and video-based content, monitor social media channels and support promotional and marketing efforts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Effectively and efficiently convey and receive information, both formally and informally, using verbal, non-verbal and writing skills amongst various stakeholders.
  • Enhance their time management, problem solving and, teamwork skills
  • Develop practical competence through obtaining experience relating to their degree, Understand and apply professional and ethical responsibility
  • Exhibit their understanding of ensuring a safe work environment
  • Develop cognitive and interpersonal skills that are measurable and transferable
  • Function as a part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Develop professional contacts
  • Demonstrate professional communication skills through writing or editing.
  • Constructively receive and apply professional feedback
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and rationale for departmental safety regulations and proper use of equipment.
  • Develop an understanding of professional cultures and expectations

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