Weekly Work Hours
19.5
Compensation Range
H07
Hourly Rate
$23.78 Hourly
FLSA
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Position Type
Work Study Program
Key Responsibilities
The student assistant position will focus on administrative support, instructional support, mentor, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth.
Shared Duties and Professional Conduct:
Student Assistants are generally placed in one of the following roles:
Administrative Support- Student Assistant
The Student Assistant- Administrative Support provides essential clerical and administrative support to a college department, ensuring the efficient operation of daily office functions. This role offers students the opportunity to develop professional office skills in a supportive campus environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide general information or direct inquiries appropriately.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and small package deliveries.
Perform data entry, maintain records, and update databases accurately.
Assist with filing, scanning, and organizing documents.
Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars as needed.
Prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
Assist with office supply inventory and ordering.
Provide support for departmental events, workshops, or special projects.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Example of Departments utilizing this Student Assistant:
Instructional Support- Student Assistant
The Instructional Support Student Assistant role supports faculty, staff, administrators and students in an academic setting, enhancing the learning environment through direct assistance with course materials, lab activities, or tutoring. This position provides an opportunity to deepen understanding of academic subjects and develop teaching/mentoring skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Example of Departments utilizing this Student Assistant role may include but limited to the following departments:
Specialized Support- Student Assistant
The Specialized Support Student Assistant provides targeted assistance requiring specific skills or knowledge to a college department. This role allows students to apply and enhance specialized abilities in a practical setting, contributing to unique departmental projects or operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Examples of responsibilities for this role may include:
Example of Departments utilizing this Student assistant:
Campus President’s Office
Campus Support Services
Computer Science & Information Technology
Major Specific (i.e., Aviation, Culinary Arts, Human Resources)
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate student awarded federal work study funds in financial aid package.
Must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
Must be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
You must not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
Student must have transportation to off-campus worksites.
Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours (typically up to 19.5 hours per week), are determined in coordination with the department supervisor and student's academic schedule.
December 31, 2026