Slcc Student Work Study, Specialist I - Center For Latin American Studies (Clas) (Part Time)

Center for Latin Americans Studies (Humanities and Languages Division)

The Center for Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary center focused on supporting Latin American-based activities including teaching, research, and community engagement. We are in search of student workers at the Center for Latin American Studies to support the Center's plans and initiatives. This position is ideal for a student studying International Studies or World Languages.

This position will prepare a creative and self-motivated student for a multitude of future employment endeavors. The responsibilities are varied and will include:

• Provide light general office support, such as greeting guests at events, photocopying, printing, scanning, answering phone calls, taking messages, and maintaining common areas.

• Set up and manage International Studies and World Languages listservs and send out monthly newsletters to help promote the visibility of languages and CLAS across the college.

• Plan, organize, and host student events (daytime and occasional evenings).

• Set up, attend, and break down CLAS events.

• Create effective social media posts to promote language study related to the interdisciplinary nature of Latin American Studies and SLCC's Languages Program.

• Develop and distribute promotional materials for CLAS and World Languages. Promote events through social media and the distribution of flyers around SLCC campus(es).

• Otherwise Support CLAS initiatives as needed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Through this position, students will develop the following career competencies:

• Creativity and Problem Solving: Evaluate situations in accordance with the entirety of the information available and determine the most appropriate course of action.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Work with a diverse team to achieve the program goals of increased enrollment and visibility. Contribute to strong, positive relationships between the Center for Latin American Studies and the Languages Program in addition to other areas of the College.

• Communication Skills: Written and verbal communication will be pivotal in working with the World Language and International Studies faculty as it is necessary in every plan and project.

• Leadership: This position will provide opportunities to practice leadership skills, such as learning how to self-direct, juggle priorities, and manage time in order to be an effective part of a team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications

A passing grade in at least one class with a professor associated with CLAS.

SLCC student with Work Study award

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and has completed one Language and one International Studies course at SLCC and is currently continuing their study at the college. They are academically curious, interested in and capable of graphic design, and believe strongly in the importance of helping others build language and cultural skills in order to participate effectively in globalized 21st-century communities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well with a team.

• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Capacity to complete work within deadlines.

• Skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with social media.

• Competence with basic office equipment (for digitization, copying, collating, printing, etc.).

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions

Work-study is awarded to SLCC students through the Federal College Work-Study program, which requires establishing financial need through the FAFSA application from the Financial Aid Office. If you do not have work-study awarded to you, you will not be eligible for work under work-study positions.

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.