Student Associate (Federal Work-Study)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide general office support to the various departments at Pacific Oaks. This includes general office duties and student support for campus events and projects.

This position is located in Pasadena.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with answering telephones, filing, photocopying and other general office management services.
• Greet office guests, answer questions and provide general assistance.
• Prepare materials for new student orientations and other student events.
• Assist with complying departmental data.
• Assist with collection, filing and organizing department paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems and/or data collection systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional demeanor.
• Strong organization skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assist with various events at the college.
• Ability to assist with faculty research projects, existing and new program development projects.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a student at Pacific Oaks College.
• Must be in good standing with the college.
• Must be eligible for Financial Aid.
• Strong computer skills including: Microsoft Word, One Drive, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (based on a typical week)

Key:

C = Constant (over 66% of time)

F = Frequent (34%-66% of time)

O = Occasional (1%-33% of time)

• Lifting/carrying under 15 lbs. – O
• Pushing/pulling under 10 lbs. – O
• Reaching outward – O
• Sitting – C
• Standing – O
• Bending – O
• Walking on normal surfaces – F
• Typing/keyboarding/ten-key – C
• Reading -- C
• Fine handling/grasping – O
• Repetitive motion (hands) – O

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $19.00-21.13 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.pacificoaks.edu/about/careers-pacific-oaks/

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pacific Oaks participates in E-Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Compliance with Federal Antidiscrimination Guidance

Pacific Oaks College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity to all people and strictly adheres to federal anti-discrimination laws. In accordance with DOJ guidance, the College affirms that no programs, hiring practices, promotions, admissions, or other decisions shall provide preferential treatment based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics without appropriate lawful rationale. The College will also ensure compliance of its third-party contractors or program partners in this regard.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above describe the general nature and level of work expected of faculty in this position and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The College reserves the right to amend or modify the job description as institutional needs evolve. Pacific Oaks College provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Organization

Working at Pacific Oaks College & Children's School

Mission

Grounded in its social justice heritage, Pacific Oaks College prepares students to be culturally intelligent agents of change serving diverse communities in the fields of human development, education, and related family studies.

Pacific Oaks College is a nonprofit, accredited higher education institution offering bachelor’s completion, master’s, and certificate programs in human development, counseling, education, early childhood education, and teacher credentialing. The school offers classes at its main campus in Pasadena and at a number of convenient instructional sites throughout California, as well as online.

Founded more than 60 years ago by a small group of Quaker families, Pacific Oaks College has remained dedicated to the fundamental Quaker principles of inclusion, social justice, and the valuing of every human being. Three basic concepts underlie the educational philosophy at Pacific Oaks:

• that every individual has a fundamental worth;
• that growth is a dynamic and life-long process;
• and that every individual has a unique identity and human potential.

Pacific Oaks has a long history of serving non-traditional and adult students and has become known and recognized for its progressive approach to teaching and learning—valuing real-world experiences in addition to academic achievements. This philosophy is embodied in the school’s Experiential Learning, approach, and opportunities such as the Credit for Life Experience option which allows students to gain academic credit for real-world experiences.

Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and has been since 1959.