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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Company: Scottsdale Community College
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
My major job responsibilities include the handling of funds five days a week, student service duties involving loan processing in the fields of book, tuition, and emergencies. Also, I am in charge of producing, directing, and giving tours of the college, communicating any and all aspects of the college in which students, parents, and affiliates curiosities want explored. I help in the production of schoolastic events on and off campus. Another field of expirience I conduct is the production of student identification cards, discounted bus passes, and calculator loan applications.
Job Requirements
The nature of the program is to foster a connective spirit of cooperation where students are able to: Develop as moral and ethical leaders in a multicultural society, find a meaningful sense of community, civility and citizenship. In addition, identify and appreciate human differences, not to mention enhancing academic endeavors. Through a diverse offering of experiential learning activities, special projects and supportive services, student leaders extend their resumes for the work force.
Uppers
The best parts about my job are meeting new and interesting people, helping students along with their educational desires and career paths, as well as the discounts on school materials in our bookstore and tuition for classes on campus.
Downers
The biggest downer is the restrictions on number of available work hours for student workers on campus- only a max of 20 hours are available to be worked while taking classes on campus.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle provides out-of-classroom co-curricular experiences that enhance and enforce the in-classroom academic experiences through leadership opportunities, community involvement, volunteerism, and special services and projects. It feels as though I am taking what I'm learning in the classroom and makin it real. The dress code is very casual and "layed- back." The people who work in the office feel like part of an extended family.
Compensation
The salary is steady, starting at $6.00 dollars minimum, for student workers and is continually in review for raises- granted the workload is getting accomplished and meeting the needds of students and faculty. Discounts include free tuition on some classes and a percentage deducted from bookstore purchases.
Advice to Jobseekers
Any job seekers considering this field should seriously consider the potential for moving up and ahead in any field. The expirience gained working on a college campus is a very healthy addition to any resume. The training receivable is unrivaled in any occupation involving a consistency of working with people. Futures would be bright for anyone considering to further their education of knowledge, people, and/or expirience.

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