Federal Work Study - Office Assistant (Counseling)

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Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

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Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement

GateWay Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution with one of the most diverse student bodies in the Maricopa Community College district.

Over 46% of our students indicate Hispanic heritage and better than half of the student population represents more than 40 countries.

GateWay Community College is seeking to attract candidates who want to help us continue building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

GateWay Community College understands that diversity is integral to excellence. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming, inclusive, respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who reflect, and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse communities and populations that make Arizona a rich and vibrant place to live and work.

When you join the team at GateWay, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice built on broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at GateWay, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values.

Job Summary

The GateWay Counseling Department and Student Success Center seeks an enthusiastic individual who can multitask and thrive in a busy and visible front desk position, while also providing clerical and technical support to the college social worker and counselors.

Greeting and screening all school visitors. General administrative tasks including answering phones, sorting mail, maintaining office supply inventory, data entry, and other tasks / duties as assigned.

Provide administrative support for college counselors including scheduling appointments, managing college representative visits, updating and maintaining internal databases.

Organizing and maintaining the college counseling resources. Fulfilling other duties and projects, including proofread and preparing materials for school events, as determined by the administrative team and peer mentoring duties as assigned.

Computer competence and skills required.

Additional Information

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements.

Please for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the .

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a GateWay Community College student registered for 6 or more credit hours and received financial aid eligibility.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong organization skills and an attention to detail, along with professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
• The ideal candidate will be friendly, possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal courteously and easily with parents, students, college representatives, faculty, staff and visitors
• Computer competence and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the capacity and enthusiasm to learn school-specific data systems like SIS, HCM, and appointment
12 days ago