Student Worker - Student Services Activities Assistant

Student Employment Opportunity:Student Services Activities Assistant

**This position is for current Palmer College of Chiropractic students only.

Position Summary:

The Division of Student Affairs Student Assistant program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in student affairs at the postsecondary level. Students are given an opportunity to develop firsthand knowledge of the student affairs profession and gain hands-on experience in many areas within the Department of Student Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory regularly scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Attend regular meetings with supervisor.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with staff faculty and students.
• Assist with a variety of programs Homecoming Orientation Graduation Banquet Palmer Games and more.
• Assist with the planning and maintenance of all aspects of the student organization platform Palmer Plexus.
• Build and maintain an inventory of materials and resources for student groups and organizations.
• Coordinates benchmarks and assesses student activities events and initiatives; Tasks include ordering supplies reserving space event setup and breakdown etc.
• Lead the promotion of student activities events through the use of social media channels print material and other forms of appropriate communication to the campus community.
• Encourage and support students student organizations departments and academic programs on events that benefit the student community and align with the colleges mission.
• Be available for consultations with student leaders regarding their groups and organizations.
• Due to the nature of the position other duties and responsibilities may be needed. Students will be informed of any changes.
• Comply with the FERPA regulations and privacy of student information

General Qualifications Needed to Perform Role:

• Must be a current Palmer student in good standing.
• Experience in student leadership/event planning/working with student organizations is preferred but not required
• Ability to balance collaborative and independent work

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Excellent written oral social media-based and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel and strong general computer skills.
• Ability to transport or access transportation for job requirements on campus.
• Interest and/or experience in marketing including creating graphics and photography.
• Ability to make deadlines for projects.
• Ability to bring creative ideas and energy to the position.
• Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters while complying with privacy (FERPA/HIPAA) regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist in programs articulate concepts create action plans and measure results.
• Ability to present to large groups in various forums.
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a diverse student population.
• Possession of good leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to devote up to 20 hours per week to the role. (structure to be determined by supervisor).
• Ability to attend scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Disclaimer: Students length of participation in the Student Employment Program will be from the date of hire until termination either by student supervisor or Office of Financial Planning and not to exceed the students enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic.