TRIO Program Student Assistant

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $12.00

Job Summary

Purpose of Position:

The TRIO Program Student Assistant serves to support and positively represent and support the TRIO programs (SSS, ETS and UB). The TRIO Program Student Assistant will serve as a TRIO representative at campus events, assist with event preparation and clean up for TRIO events and other programming, provide marketing and communication support using social media and other tools, and provide customer service and office support via email and/or phone. The TRIO Program Student Assistant will cover the front desk when needed and be a presence in the student lounge area answering basic questions, while keeping the space clean and organized and provide basic office support as needed.

This position is open to students with or without Federal Work Study eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Duties are numbered for convenience, and do not indicate order in terms of importance, frequency that the duty is performed, or the amount of time spent on the duty.

1 ) Provide font desk coverage and customer service in person, via email, or phone as needed. TRIO Program Student Assistants will be able to answer general questions about the TRIO program.

2) Attend and represent the TRIO program at variety of campus and community engagement opportunities.

3) Assist with event prep and tear down by assembling materials, transporting materials across campus, etc. at TRIO events or campus events where TRIO has a presence.

4) Creating and distribute marketing materials such as flyers, posters, and presentations for TRIO events and general Columbus Promise messaging.

5) Serve as a presence in the TRIO student lounge, answering basic questions, directing students to the proper offices for service, while maintaining order and cleanliness in the space.

6) Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information.

7) Fosters and maintains a community of respect for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

8) Work a consistent, reliable schedule and exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

9)Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: General knowledge of the TRIO programs on campus, Columbus State campus, programs, services, and opportunities for student engagement.

Skill in: The TRIO Program Student Assistant should have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, comfort with public speaking, and attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to: The TRIO Program Assistant should have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, comfort with public speaking, and attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Minimum/General Qualifications:

This position requires that any applicant be enrolled as a current student at Columbus State in three or more credit hours in a degree or certificate seeking program. Visit for a full explanation of eligibility requirements for student employment at Columbus State.

OR

This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position.

Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.

Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.

Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.

Schedule:

TBD by the needs of department and student schedule between office hours of Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. with occasional evenings or weekends.

Maximum 20 hours per week.

Work will be performed: On-site only.

Pathways/Majors that may be interested in this position:

Open to all Pathways / Majors

Position Specific Qualifications:

Must be a current TRIO student in good Satisfactory Academic Progress standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Canva and Microsoft Office

• Willingness to learn, problem-solve, and be creative

Professional Development

Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce. We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s):

CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work)

The program consists of brief, structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters.

Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

The program consists of paid competency-based career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program.

Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment:

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Equity & Inclusion

Professionalism

Technology Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

20

Additional Information

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