Job Summary: The SEARK Work Study - Administrative Offices student is responsible for providing unskilled or semi-skilled labor, and/or performing basic office tasks in a state agency or institution. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. This position is limited to 20 hours per week with a maximum number of hours determined by the Federal Work - Study funds available, departmental budget, and student budget.
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills:
- Answer phone calls and direct inquiries
- Type and file documents
- Operate fax or copier machines
- Direct incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Greet visitors, give tours, run errands, take inventory, or assist skilled or professional staff as required
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Knowledge of basic clerical procedures such as word processing, managing files and records, basic arithmetic, and other office procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of computers and software applications; such as Microsoft Office software
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to speak clearly to convey information effectively so others can understand you
- Ability to listen to and understand questions, information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing in work related documents
- Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Approval by the Financial Aid Office using Federal Student Aid guidelines.
- Positions are required to undergo a criminal background check and/or safe driving check.
- Interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Salary: Federal Minimum Wage
Application Deadline:
Do not complete this application unless directed by the SEARK Financial Aid office. No response will be given to applicants not authorized through the SEARK Financial Aid office. SEARK Financial Aid approved students should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College employment application and all other requested documents.
All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online applications. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Applicant Documents:
- Resume
- College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.)
Skills Required
- Approval by the Financial Aid Office using Federal Student Aid guidelines
- Undergo criminal background check and/or safe driving check
- Interpersonal communication skills and ease relating to diverse educational, cultural, and social backgrounds
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of basic clerical procedures (word processing, filing, record management, basic arithmetic)
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, telephone)
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
What We Do
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is a public community college located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Its mission is to empower students and create a positive impact through affordable, high-quality education. The college offers a wide range of programs, including health sciences, technical training, business, and liberal arts, designed to help students transfer to universities or launch their careers with job-ready credentials.
