Veterans' Liaison, FVCC Veteran's Center - Flathead Valley Community College : Job Details

JOB TITLE:

Veterans' Liaison, FVCC Veterans' Center

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

FVCC Veterans Center, LRC 111, Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:

Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

START DATE:

This position will start Fall Semester 2024

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2024/2025

PAY RANGE:

$13.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on experience

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 2 to 4-hour shifts preferred, if possible. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Business casual with appropriate coverage

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Under the supervision of the supervisor, supports FVCC Veterans' Center and Veterans' Association.

POSITION DUTIES:

* Performs customer service by greeting students

* Answers questions and guide veterans to appropriate resources and campus offices

* Maintains organization and neatness of the Veterans' Center

* Provides assistance and resource information at outreach and special events

* Updates and maintains the bulletin board

* Recruits fellow veterans to participate in the Veterans' Association

* Assists and participates in Veterans' Center and Veterans' Association events

* Track student usage during hours worked

* May perform other like duties as requested

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and

* Ability to ensure and maintain student confidentiality and privacy, and

* Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a pleasant and professional manner and ability to positively work with students and FVCC employees, and

* Ability to follow directions, and

* Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and

* Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated, and

* Possess good organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with Veterans

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication, critical and reflective thinking, customer service, leadership, professionalism, teamwork

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

* Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.

* Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.

* Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.

* Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to offers of student employment, FVCC may conduct thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC may conduct post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran's status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Denise Grabowski, Student Employment Coordinator, at 406-###-####.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.

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