Federal Work Study - Educational Outreach Student Assistant

Student Assistant

Student Assistants will perform various job duties as requested by the Center. These range from greeting parents/guardians/guests to assisting with the Center's Academic Interventions and Extended Learning Programs to answering the phone to serving as a social media/marketing assistant at the Center After School Program.

Under close supervision, student assistants provide educational outreach and tutoring support for the center's after-school program, which serves K-12 students. This includes assisting with media and STEM/STEAM programming. Student assistants play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of educational outreach initiatives while demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement, educational equity, and the Center’s mission and values. Responsibilities include answering inbound calls, making outbound calls, responding to emails, utilizing social media platforms, and performing light clerical duties. Student Assistants also facilitate or support educational sessions, assist with homework, monitor outdoor activities, and participate in other outreach and program-related tasks as assigned.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Albany State University and be taking a minimum of six (6) undergraduate credit hours or three (3) graduate credit hours. Preferred majors include Child Care, Nursing, Education/Teaching, Communication, Film and Production, Engineering, Marketing, and/or Technology.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are driven by purpose, eager to make a difference in the lives of young people, and ready to grow within a community-focused, educational nonprofit.

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Demonstrates a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within the role; takes initiative to support the mission and expand their responsibilities. Displays a positive, “can-do” approach to assigned tasks and organizational needs. Shows persistence and flexibility when challenges arise; actively seeks solutions and adapts to changing priorities or procedures. Contributes to a welcoming, supportive environment for youth, families, volunteers, and partner organizations. Maintains professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive information and engaging with diverse community members. Accepts constructive feedback, guidance, and direction from supervisors; follows through on tasks with attention to detail and timeliness. Arrives to work as scheduled; adheres to policies related to attendance, break times, and appropriate use of work hours. Upholds organizational values of respect, positivity, and service in all interactions. Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality and professional conduct. Ability to work with students (K-12th graders), but not limited to parents and staff, in person; over the phone; and through email or online. Students must be open to occasionally working weekends.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: a credit check completed for “Positions of Trust” and/or approved departmental purchase card usage; a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle; a successful pre-employment drug test.

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.