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Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability-Student Assistant
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability-Student Assistant
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary The Student Assistant for the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability provides clerical & programmatic support, including but not limited to: assisting office staff with mass marketing/publications/mail-outs, data entry, filing, customer service, social media & program support. The Student Assistant reports to the Director for the Ettling Center.
This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW
students who are approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-
Study Program.
Essential Functions
Answer multi-phone line.
Actively participate in daily operations (including programs and
services) of the Center to ensure all assigned, operational, and support
tasks are completed on a daily basis.
Assist and support professional and part-time professional staff with the
successful development, preparation, implementation, assessment, and
completion of programs, services, and activities supported by the Center.
Support the daily office needs of the Center by making copies, taking
messages, collating, assisting with mailouts, development of flyers and
other marketing materials, delivery and collection of mail.
Engage in communication and customer service dialogue with administrators,
faculty, staff, students, and community.
Assist with the daily operations of the Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry
supported by the Ettling Center.
Serve as a guide to the campus and local community members who may need
assistance and/or escort to any UIW office on main campus.
Communicate the mission, vision, and goals of the Ettling Center for Civic
Leadership & Sustainability programs to students, parents, staff, faculty,
and global community partners;
Participate in projects sponsored and hosted by the Ettling Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to be organized and finish projects in a timely fashion.
Communicate progress of tasks to peers and office supervisors.
Ability to be responsible and reliable in maintaining a consistent work
schedule.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to learn specific and different policy and procedures associated
with all aspects of the Ettling Center.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva.
Organization skills to keep proper records to include tracking of any
visitors to the Center.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of student/academic
information and community members.
Must be responsible and reliable in maintaining a consistent work
schedule.
Required Education Current UIW student.
Required Work Experience None.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prior experience in working with a non-profit or community based
organization will be an asset .
Customer service experience in a high volume setting.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified.
Work Hours
Monday through Fridays 8a-5p.
Some early mornings, evening, and weekend opportunities may be available
for specific projects during the year.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and move 30 lbs.
Ability to remain sitting for approximately 30 minutes at a time to
complete daily tasks.
Ability to host an informational table for approximately 30 minutes
without interruption.
May be required to support clean up of center-sponsored programs and
activities which may be indoors and outdoors and may include wearing
closed shoes, gloves, & protective eye-wear.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1672PO
Number of Vacancies 8
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026
Multi-Hire Pool Yes
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Director, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability
Salary $11.00/hr
Open Date 08/12/2026
Close Date 05/15/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant None.
EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW student?
Yes, I am a doctoral student
Yes, I am a graduate student
Yes, I am a senior
Yes, I am a junior
Yes, I am a sophomore
Yes, I am a freshman
No, I am not a UIW student
Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
yes
no
I don't know
