Engineering Connections Student Assistants

  • Fall/spring semesters
  • Pay: $18/hourÌýÌý
  • To apply: Email a resume and brief letter of interest to Lalery.Mayo@colorado.eduÌý

Engineering Connections is our residential community for all first-year students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and we are looking for students to join our team!Ìý

Specific functions include:Ìý

  • Perform administrative tasks related to the full functions of the Engineering Connections office:ÌýÌý
    • Assist with Engineering Connections events and programsÌý
    • Provide support to Engineering Connections professional staffÌý
  • Staff the Engineering Connections front desk and perform related duties:ÌýÌý
    • Greet guests and assist in navigating their questions and needsÌý
    • Answer central emails and phone callsÌý
    • Perform other central, front desk-related administrative tasksÌý

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:ÌýÌýÌý

  • Excellent oral and written communication skillsÌýÌý
  • Strong organizational and time management skillsÌýÌý
  • Ability to work collaborativelyÌý
  • Interest in event planning and program developmentÌýÌý
  • Interest in working with first-year students and residential experience programsÌýÌý
  • Experience working in administrative support or customer service positionsÌý
  • Ability to work in person on campusÌý
  • Student employees working for CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week, or 50 hours per bi-weekly pay period, during the fall and spring semesterÌý

What we’d like you to have:ÌýÌýÌý

  • Ability to anticipate the needs of existing and new students and efficiently manage themÌýÌý
  • Experience dealing with sensitive and personal informationÌýÌý
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and Google DriveÌýÌý
  • Experience with database and data-entry softwareÌýÌý
  • Enrolled in a Major within CEASÌýÌý
  • Potential to continue working in the following calendar yearÌýÌý
  • Confidence using Buff Portal, CU Class Search, and Shopping Cart/Enrollment SystemÌýÌý

Additional opportunities

Summer opportunities

Summer positions include primary coverage on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, Friday with four-hour morning or afternoon shifts each day Between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.ÌýA full- to half-day shift for Monday is required. Specific functions include:ÌýÌý

  • Facilitating Summer Series Workshops (30%)ÌýÌý
  • Administrative Support – In Person (30%)ÌýÌýÌý
  • Program and Event Planning Support – In person (40%)ÌýÌý

Availability in the second and thirdÌýweeks of August during Engineering Launch needed!Ìý

Preferred qualifications:Ìý

  • Reliable transportation to workÌý
  • Administrative background and familiarity with various curriculum requirements and site navigation.Ìý

Wellness Leadership (Fall/Spring)Ìý

Engineering Connections Wellness and Health programming emphasis works in coordination with CAPS and Academic Success.ÌýPrimary coverage on Wednesday afternoons and evenings.Ìý

  • Sophomore or aboveÌý
  • Interest and experience in leading group discussions on a variety of topics impacting students wellness, academics and holistic transition to college.Ìý
  • Additional Health Promotions training will be required.Ìý
  • Familiarity with CAPS and wellness resources on campusÌý
  • Ability to make good decisions, demonstrate discretion and good judgmentÌý
  • 4 hours/week in addition to the basic E.C. student staff dutiesÌý

Event Staff (Fall/Spring)Ìý

Engineering Connections activity and special event programing emphasis with weekly coverage on Tuesdays evening (4:30-7:30 p.m.) and monthly coverage on Wednesday evenings. Additional qualities:

  • Current resident of Williams VillageÌý
  • Strong customer service and relationship building skillsÌýÌý
  • Ability to work independently and collaborativelyÌý