Assessment Student Assistant - San Luis Obispo, United States - Associated Students, Inc.

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionDefinition and Purpose

Under supervision of the Director – ASI Programs and Services, the Assessment Student Assistant is responsible for assisting with the design, structure, testing, editing, scheduling, launching, and facilitating assessment of ASI surveys and assessment tools; data input; creating, publishing, and presenting data findings, creating data reports and executive summaries, maintaining records and other related duties as assigned.

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives. Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability. Additionally, they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively.

Requirements

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Previous related experience and/or education in assessments, statistics, or data analysis preferred
• Communication skills adequate to deal with the public, students, faculty and staff
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to execute written correspondence, reports and organize data accurately
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines
• Strong verbal communication skills required, including ability to share relevant information, ask questions, listen well and respond appropriately

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have a passion for user experience and interactive design
• Collaborate with professional staff to design, structure, test, edit, schedule, launch, and assess programs and services surveys and assessment methods
• Represent the student voice in collaborative assessment projects with ASI partners
• Act as internal advocate and educator for assessment strategies within ASI
• Create, publish, and present data findings, create data reports and executive summaries
• Maintain electronic and hard copy records of surveys and results
• Work with supervisor to facilitate focus groups
• Collaborate with supervisor to recommend next steps based on survey results
• Work with established computer programs, i.e. Survey Monkey, MS Word, Excel, Teams
• Assist supervisor with the tracking of assessment findings over time and determine trends
• Maintain a calendar of assessments and make recommendations for survey launches
• Have an awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Work independently and objectively
• Adhere to all ASI departmental policies and procedures
• Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers
• Have an awareness of safety concerns and risk management
• Be familiar with evacuation plan for staff area
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training
• Maintain prompt hours and follow absence procedures
• Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrate awareness of one's own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Demonstrate effort to understand each person's individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments
• Participate in trainings and activities provided by ASI as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Period of Employment

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Benefits

Compensation and Hours

• Hourly Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour; maximum 20 hours per week.
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 per hour - $16.00 per hour

Requires a minimum of 3 consecutive quarters

Accepting applications until 5/13/2024

Date revised: 03/6/2024

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.