CSBS Student Worker

Position Details

Position Summary

Provides general administrative support for the graduate programs within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences including student recruitment and admissions, record management and filing, as well as student events (i.e., admission interviews, graduation, etc.). FTE 0.5 (20 hours per week during Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, and if possible, 5 hours per week during the Summer 2023 semester).

This is a Washington State Work Study eligible position. For more information about State Work Study, please visit https://www.northwestu.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-employment.

Essential Functions

1. Provide support for graduate admissions including data management in Target X, promotional mailings, application auditing, and marketing campaigns 
2. Assist with graduate program record management including filing, archiving, and converting paper files into electronic files 
3. Assist with departmental events such as group interviews, cohort dinners, graduation, etc. 
4. Provide assistance to students and adjunct faculty, answering questions and serving as a resource 
5. Help maintain a clean and organized office space and classrooms 
6. Performs other work-related duties as assigned 

Education/Experience/Skills

1. Current student at Northwest University.
2. Strong editing and communication skills.
3. Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
4. Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, get along well with co-workers, and deal effectively and professionally with colleagues.

Working Environment

1. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
2. Some weekend/evening work required.
3. Position works with strictly confidential information.
4. Frequently required to be in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.

Physical Demands

The functions are usually performed while standing, but may involve some amount of time sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting (max. of 40 lbs.), walking, carrying, reaching, stretching, climbing, perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists and other movements.  The abilities of seeing, hearing and speaking are also required. 

Lifestyle Standards

Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of Northwest University, as outlined in the Employee Manual.

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