Student Assistant
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