Extra Help Work Study

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Staff (Classified)No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

School of Social Work

Summary of Job Duties:

Workstudy students work 20 hours per week in the School of Social Work. Regular and
reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain
collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is governed by
state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and or Experience

• Current UA Little Rock undergraduate student;

• Workstudy Award Letter from Financial Aid.

Preferred Education and or Experience

• Experience working in an office setting.

Job Duties

Workstudy students perform a variety of duties, some of which include:

• Perform office support tasks such as answering phones;

• Filing, making copies and scanning, and shredding;

• Data entry;

• Running errands, and pick up mail from the campus Mailroom and distribute it;

• Answers phone calls, responds to questions, and refers to others;

• Respond to walk-ins and direct them to the appropriate area;

• Set up advising sheets for both MSW and BSW;

• Assist with registration issues;

• Keep office areas organized and neat;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Data entry;

• Knowledge and use of office equipment.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• General technology skills;

• Interpersonal skills;

• Organizational skills;

• Time management skills.

Abilities 

• Ability to work independently;

• Ability to problem-solve; 

• Ability to follow directions and incorporate feedback;

• Ability to learn and use phone system;

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Google sheets, and docs.

Additional Information:

$11.00/hrProof of Work-Study Award

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Laura Danforth, Co-Director, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes