Residence Life - Office Assistant
Charleston Southern University
MUST BE A CSU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR WORK STUDY, IN ORDER TO APPLY
Department: Residence Life
Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
Location: Student Center Suite 232
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29406
Supervisor Name: Pam Poelker Supervisor Email:
Alternate Supervisor: Brittney Greer
Dates Employed:
Fall: August 21, 2023 – December 11, 2023
Spring: January 8, 2024 – April 30, 2024
Summer: May 6, 2024 – August 11, 2024
Purpose of position: Assist in fulfilling CSU Mission, Vision and Goals. Provide student with opportunity to receive experience related to educational or career objective. Prepare future graduate with integrity who are critical thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society.
Duties: The following duties are needed for this position and they are intended to provide students with experience related to their educational and/or career objective: The students selected to serve as office assistants will use their organizational skills to ensure that proper protocol is followed in Residence Life office and halls. Student staff will be expected to assist the Housing office personnel with escorting the maintenance department to residence hall rooms. Student will also perform basic administrative duties such answering phones, greeting office visitors, filing, etc. Team members will be expected to be available to assist Residence Life in providing excellent customer service. Confidentiality when working with student information is essential.
Rate of pay (Pay Scale Guide):
$$ 7.50/Hour paid on the 15th of the month following the month when the work was
performed (e.g. work performed in June, is paid on July 15)
Qualifications:
: Residence Life office assistants will be expected to:
• have a strong work ethic
• pay attention to detail
• be punctual and reliable
• maintain confidentiality of student information
• possess basic computer knowledge
• utilize good communication skills
• be a team player
• maintain a pleasant disposition in stressful situations
Schedule: If offered work study employment, supervisors will coordinate work hours based on student’s class schedule. Students are not permitted to work during chapel or during regularly scheduled class time (even if the class is cancelled for some reason).
Evaluation Procedures: Students will be evaluated on their work performance which includes their ability to follow instructions and to complete work without errors. Students are expected to be punctual and to contact their supervisor if they will be late or unable to come to work. Cell phones should be placed on silent while in the workplace and students should only use their cell phones in emergency situations.