Office of Summer Sessions - Pre-College Student Assistant

The Office of Summer Sessions seeks to employ a Pre-College programs Student Assistant. Together with Summer Sessions’ staff, our Student Assistants provide a high level of professional service that includes student advising, general office support, and program-specific event support. We seek a Student Assistant interested in gaining (or continuing to gain) work experience in a professional environment that promotes collaboration, excellence and customer service. 

Summer Sessions coordinates the courses offered by academic departments during the summer term, as well as offers special programs for UC and non-UC students with diverse goals or interests. These summer programs are offered to students at both the high school and college level. Detailed information about these programs may be found at www.summer.ucsb.edu. 

Job Title:                    Student Assistant

Salary:                        $12/hour

Employment Dates:    April 2, 2018 – August 10, 2018

Average Hours/Week:

Spring quarter: 10-20 hours/week

Summer – Session A: 20-30 hours/week

Requirements:

·       Must be a current UCSB undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and not graduating in June 2018.

Qualifications:           

·       Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

·       Excellent follow-through with assigned tasks

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Act appropriately as an official representative of Summer Sessions and the University

·       Demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness when interacting with fellow students and/or their parents

·       Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines

·       Patience, stamina and good humor

Not required but great extras:

·       Familiarity with social media

·       Experience with data entry/Microsoft Office Suite

·       Experience with Google Documents and Sheets

·       Previous participant in any UCSB summer program

·       Peer advisor in a UCSB academic department or college office

·       Previous research experience

Job Duties:                 

·       Assist the Summer Sessions’ staff to answer phone, email, social media, and in-person inquiries of summer Pre-College programs or general courses from non-UC students and their parents

·       Process online applications and other paperwork

·       Data entry (no previous experience required; we will train)

·       Other duties as assigned

To Apply:

·       Email your resume to Sean Kerr: s.kerr@summer.ucsb.edu. Additionally, please include a cover letter in your email stating why you are interested and qualified for this position. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (805.893.7053) or send an email. Position is open until filled, but for primary consideration, applications are due Friday, February 23, 2018.