University of Akron Wayne College

SmuckerLearningCenter

Desk Assistant Application Packet

General Instructions

Thank you for your interest in working in the Smucker Learning Center! Please complete the following application information and return the completed packet to the SmuckerLearningCenter in B-107. If you have questions, call (330) 684-8960.

Job Description:Serve as an office assistant for department (greet students, schedule appointments, answer phones, run errands, assist with projects, and misc duties).

Desired skills:Excellent customer service, strong communication, organization, basic computer knowledge

Qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled as full time students (a minimum of 12 credit hours) to qualify for Smucker Learning Center jobs. If your enrollment status drops below full-time at any point during the semester, your employment will be terminated immediately. Mandatory training sessions are held before the beginning of each semester.

Referral Forms: The Faculty Referral job must be completed by a faculty member at Wayne College or The University of Akron who can speak to qualifications as a desk assistant.

Interview Process: Only applicants who submit a complete packet will be considered for an interview. Those selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

Hiring decisions will be based on program needs and the qualification of the applicants.

Your packet should contain the following completed materials:

Desk Assistant Application

Faculty Referral

Resume

Cover letter

Transcript (Unofficial transcripts can be printed through ZipLine)

Desk Assistant Application

General Information

Name: ______

Email Address: ______

Phone Number: ______

UAkron ID Number: ______

Academic History

Major/Intended Major: ______

Class Rank (circle one): FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior

Credits Completed: ______

Hours enrolled during current/upcoming semester: ______

Availability

Are you able to work during the summer? YesNo

Are you able to work in the evenings?YesNo

Are you able to work on Saturdays?YesNo

Are you eligible for work-study?YesNo

General Availability

Please list your general availability if you know your schedule.

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Additional Required Documents

1)Resume

2)A cover letter stating your educational goals and your interest in the position

University of Akron Wayne College

SmuckerLearningCenter

Faculty Referral Form

To be completed by the student:

Student’s Name: ______

I do ______do not ______waive the right to examine the statements entered on this form.

Applicant’s Signature: ______

To be completed by the character reference: Please share your opinion of this student’s qualifications for a desk assistant position. For comparative assessment, please check the boxes below. If you feel we should know any additional information that could be used in the hiring decision, attach your written comments on an additional sheet of paper or on the back of this form.

Exceptional / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Unable to Judge
Listening Skills
Reliability/Punctuality
Communication Skills
Relates Well to Others
Respects Differences
Takes Initiative
Overall Suitability for the Position

Name: ______

Position/Title: ______

Email Address: ______

How long have you known this student? ______In what capacity? ______

Signature:______

Please return the completed form and any attachments to The Smucker Learning Center.