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Office Assistant, Writing Center - Ogden, United States - Weber State University
Description
Position DetailsWSU's Commitment to Diversity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual
Position Information
Position Title
Office Assistant, Writing Center
Requisition Number
H00180P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
Starting pay is $12.00/hour with increases to $13.50/hour upon completion of training and certification, usually within one semester.
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Office Assistant (OA) performs foundational duties of Writing Center functioning. Assists Writing Center Coordinator with a variety of critical tasks, including forwarding phone calls and taking messages from faculty and staff as needed.
Opens the Writing Center and DELC each morning and closes the centers each night (depending on which shift the OA works).
Helps students schedule tutoring sessions, both online and face-to-face.
Helps students log in at front desk when they arrive for sessions.
Serves as liaison between tutor and student to help manage session times and help students choose appropriate tutors for their needs.
Helps students manage their time and sometimes supports students as they consider options for getting appointments or managing due dates.
Supports "customer" relations by helping students get logged on to computers, answering questions, answering the phone.
Organizes and updates the online and printed forms for each Writing Center and DELC station, making copies and doing other office duties as needed.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications
Must be a WSU student.
GPA 3.0 or higher.
We hire students from all majors.
Demonstrated writing proficiency.
Interpersonal communication skills important.
Word processing, internet, and e-mailing skills.
Appropriate office organization and customer service skills.
Prefer students who are interested in contributing to the success of others, who seek leadership opportunities, and who wish to use their varied skills and talents to support program goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Willingness and preference for contributing beyond the basic job requirements.
We seek students who wish to exercise new and emerging interpersonal, technical, and leadership skills in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
12/07/2023
Review Date
12/09/2023
Job Close Date
12/07/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete this online application.
Be certain to upload a writing sample, preferably a sample of your academic writing.
Then complete the 2 steps below.
1) Fill out and turn in a Writing Center-specific application form to Claire Hughes.
Form is on link below:
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2) To be considered for this position please come by the Writing Center EH 210 for a face to face meeting and ask for Claire Hughes. I look forward to meeting you.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Supplemental Questions
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