Residence and Student Life Office Assistant (Federal Work Study/Student Worker)

Primary Function:  The Student Worker position supports the overall day-to-day functioning of the Residence and Student Life Office. General duties, including, but not limited to, promoting and communicating events, file management, customer service, and miscellaneous office tasks.

Essential Functions:

Administrative Office Support

• Greet and welcome students and/or guests with excellent customer service
• Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary supplies
• Schedule appointments for the Residence and Student Life staff
• Receive and distribute office mail and deliveries
• Monitor and track the inventory of office supplies
• Answer general questions about BU Campus and provide directions to students and/or guests
• Assist with tracking and recording of student attendance at events and office visits
• Support housing staff with organizing student housing files and other administrative tasks

Student Activity Support

• Promote and communicate student activities to students via word of mouth, BU App, posters, table tents, window displays, etc.
• Assist with planning and facilitating student activities including, but not limited to, New Student Orientation, BRUIN Week, and other student life programing
• Monitor and track inventory of supplies for student activities

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.    
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.
• Ability to work independently, but as part of team concept.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a normal office environment.
• Frequent use of telephone and email.
• Frequently spends time sitting.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, walking, and other physical activity (50% or more of the time).

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information, provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf, provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.