TSC Student Worker Announcement 2017-2018 (paid position)

The Transfer Student Center (TSC) is hiring students to serve as Transfer Student Assistants for 2017-2018. Please see the attached job description for more information. Applications are due on or before May 1, 2017 before 5pm and interviews will be held the week of May 15^th.

Questions and materials should be sent to Daniel Viramontes at viramontes09@email.arizona.edu. Applications may also be submitted in person at the Transfer Student Center, located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Suite 402 (open Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm).

Job Title: Transfer Student Assistant (Multiple Positions Available)
Reports to: Transfer Student Center Senior Director and Graduate Assistant
Salary: $10.00 hourly (as of July 1, 2017)
Hours per Week: Flexible, 10-20 hours (may not exceed 25 hours/week)
Description:
This position is located in the Transfer Student Center (TSC), which is part of the Office of Admissions, Transfer Enrollment. The TSC offers academic support as well as engagement activities to newly admitted and current transfer students. Additionally, we provide information and assistance to prospective transfer students applying to The University of Arizona. An important part of the success of the Center is the involvement of the Transfer Student Assistants (TSAs). TSAs serve as points of contact and resources in the TSC, responding to prospective and current transfer student questions and concerns, engaging with transfer students at events, and coordinating activities designed to facilitate students’ transition to the UA campus.
Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome prospective and current transfer students to the Center
• Answer inquiries via phone and email
• Provide administrative and front desk support
• Assist with Center programs and workshops
• Plan social and academic events in the TSC by coordinating and establishing relationships with campus departments
• Design promotional materials and market events
• Post updates about TSC events and UA campus/Tucson activities on social media pages
• Help coordinate Faculty Fellow events
• Maintain and update TSC resource bulletin board
• Become knowledgeable about campus and Student Affairs resources available to transfers
• Seek out information and resources of value and interest to transfer student population for monthly newsletter, social media, and listservs
• Promote TSC programs and activities across campus
• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Program Coordinator, and/or Graduate Assistant

Qualifications:

• Continuing, current, full-time UA transfer students with an interest in working with transfer students
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Must be available for weekly staff meetings Fridays at 8am
• Independent initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and high reliability
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive academic/social environment for the diverse transfer student population
• Federal work-study availability a plus
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience planning events
• Experience designing promotional and marketing materials

How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter (detailing relevant educational, employment and/or volunteer experience), and Fall 2017 schedule when you would be available to work to Daniel Viramontes at viramontes09@email.arizona.edu
Application materials can be dropped off in person at the Transfer Student Center, located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Suite 402 (open Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm)
Applications are due on or before May 1, 2017 before 5pm and interviews will be held the week of May 15th
Questions can be directed to Daniel Viramontes at viramontes09@email.arizona.edu