Worcester Campus Work Study Positions

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» Alumni Affairs
» Athletics
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» Business Office
» Campus Police
» Collaborative Learning Center
» Design Department
» First Year Experience
» Fitness/Weight Room
» Information Desk
» Information Technology
» Legal Studies
» Mail Room
» Nursing Department
» Registrar’s Office
» Ruska Library
» Student Activities

All listings are current for the fall semester 2011 and were last updated on August 9, 2011.

Admissions: Office Assistant and Student Ambassador Positions Available

Assist with mailings, file set up, special projects, and general office duties

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Deb Gallo, 508.373.9404 , deborah.gallo@becker.edu

Student Ambassador: Energetic students who have a serious work ethic and can represent Becker College in a professional manner to future students should apply. This position is fun work that involves assisting the office in all duties to recruit the next class of Becker College students.

Note: This position is a great resume builder. 

Student ambassadors can expect to:

• Give daily tours and some Saturday tours
• Give tours during special recruiting events (Open House, Accepted Student Day)
• Assist students through our tele-counseling program during some weekday nights
• Perform other duties as assigned

Expectations:

• Show up on time when you are scheduled to work
• Be comfortable speaking in public and conversing with medium-size groups is a must
• Have an understanding of and familiarity with the College
• Represent the College professionally and with enthusiasm

Dress Code: Student ambassadors represent Becker College to prospective students and their families. Appropriate dress is required. If ambassadors are not wearing Becker College apparel, they will be given Becker clothing to wear during the tour.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Deb Gallo, 508.373.9404 , deborah.gallo@becker.edu

Alumni Affairs: Office Assistant

Assist with mailings, update alumni records, special events, and organizational projects

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Caitlin Visscher, associate director, alumni relations, at 508.373.9527, caitlin.visscher@becker.edu

Athletics: Office Assistant

Office assistant for athletics/hockey/sports management that involves clerical/administrative work at the athletic department office, Worcester Campus (38 Roxbury Street, second floor). Applicants must be computer literate.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Steve Hoar, assistant athletic director and hockey coach, 508.354.0483 or 781.640.7710, steve.hoar@becker.edu

Note:  More athletics positions are available on the Leicester Campus; see Leicester Work Study page for details.

Basketball Court: Monitor

Monitor the sign-in desk at the basketball court in Boutin Student Center.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Steve Hoar, assistant athletic director  and  hockey coach, 508.354.0483 or 781.640.7710, steve.hoar@becker.edu

Business Office: Payroll Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant

Assist with verifying time sheets, filing, and entering attendance records. Business students are encouraged to apply.

Current Status: Position filled
Contact: Mary Lou Watkins, 508.373.9457, marylou.watkins@becker.edu

Campus Police: Dispatcher and Student Safety Organization (SSO)

Dispatcher: The position requires taking calls and dispatching officers during peak activity. Computer and typing skills are a must. Varied shifts are available: nights: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; weekends: noon to 5:00 p.m.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Lt. Richard Menard, 508.373.9557, richard.menard@becker.edu

Student Safety Organization (SSO): Responsible for providing safety escorts, checking closed administrative buildings, communicating observed safety concerns to the Campus Police, conducting lighting surveys of the campus, and assisting with parking at special events (Family Day, Spree Day, Open House, etc.). Looking for positive students with a helpful nature, who are responsible, trustworthy, and ethical.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Sgt. Joe Bonczek, 774.354.0603, joseph.bonczek@becker.edu

Collaborative Learning Center: Office Assistant

Assist with answering phones, filing, ongoing projects, and general office duties

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Michelle Barnes at 508.373.9771, michelle.barnes@becker.edu

Design Department: Variety of Positions Available

Lab Monitor Coordinator: Applicants must have worked for at least one previous semester as a lab monitor at Becker College and be a design major. Responsibilities include: organizing schedules for the labs; being the first point of contact via email from lab monitors for lab problems; missed shifts, etc.; and fixing and/or reporting any issues with the hardware, software, and peripherals for the labs.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

Lab Monitor Mac: Applicants must have worked for at least one previous semester as a lab monitor, be a design major, have familiarity with Macs or a proof of desire, and the ability to learn quickly. Lab monitors for the Mac design lab are expected to be familiar with a majority of the design software used in their specific degree program (graphic, interior, or game design) and comfortable working with the computers. Lab monitors provide assistance to students in the design programs with basic software questions, troubleshoot the computers and network/Internet connections, and assist with printer, scanner, and tablet use. Lab monitors also must inspect each computer station in the lab at the end of a shift and report via email any software/hardware/network issues. Further responsibilities of this position include the general upkeep of the lab as well as enforcement of rules, such as not permitting food or drink nor allowing the printing of any materials other than design course work.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

Lab Monitor PC: Applicants must have worked for at least one previous semester as a lab monitor and be a design major. Lab monitors for the PC design lab are expected to be familiar with a majority of the design software used in their specific degree program (graphic, interior, or game design) and comfortable working with the computers. Lab monitors provide assistance to students in the design programs with basic software questions, troubleshoot the computers and network/Internet connections, and assist with printer, scanner, and tablet use. Lab monitors also must inspect each computer station in the lab at the end of a shift and report via email any software/hardware/network issues. Further responsibilities of this position include the general upkeep of the lab as well as enforcement of rules such as not permitting food or drink nor allowing the printing of any materials other than design course work.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

Website Updater: One student in each design major (graphic, interior, game) is required, and each must have significant website experience. The updater will be in charge of adding content to the websites on a weekly basis. Some research and design work will be required each week. The ability to work with Dreamweaver and upload content is required.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Game Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

Graphic Contact: Dawn Ward, 508.373.9718, dawn.ward@becker.edu

Interior Contact: Barbara Kimball, 508.373.9732, barbara.kimball@becker.edu

Design Program Promoter: The person in this position is responsible for creating promotional material for the design departments, such as podcasts, YouTube videos, Flash banners, etc. Applicant must be a design major, outgoing, creative, and able to work independently.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Dawn Ward, 508.373.9718, dawn.ward@becker.edu or Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

Video Game Reviewer: A team of three is required to produce a five-minute YouTube video each week reviewing a current video game. We will work the first two weeks developing a review outline, setting up recording specs, and working out details, but the team is expected to work independently thereafter.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

QA Supervisor: The supervisor is in charge of a team of 10 full-time game testers. Responsibilities include developing a QA review form for alpha and beta releases, scheduling testing times in labs, getting playables, and submitting feedback. This position requires technical expertise, significant game design and development experience (must be a junior or senior game major), excellent organizational skills, and reliability.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

QA Tester: Testers, who do not need to be game majors, are expected to be available each week to play test video games. Play testing will involve playing games repeatedly – games which are not necessarily feature-complete or bug-free – so do not apply if you are only interested in having fun. Testers must be strong written and verbal communicators; their main responsibility is to provide meaningful feedback.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact:  Terrasa Ulm, terrasa.ulm@becker.edu

First Year Experience: Student Assistant

Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least 30 course credits at Becker College (sophomore credit standing)
• Outgoing personality, with good communication skills
• Understanding of the challenges and issues facing a first-year student
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational skills

Job Duties:

• Attend most of the FYE trips, which may occur in the evening or on weekends
• Assist with trip management, including taking attendance and accompanying students on trip/tour
• Enter trip data and tracking attendance in Excel
• Maintain correspondence with first-year students regarding FYE trips
• Perform other duties as assigned

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Sarah Mosier, 774.354.0430, sarah.mosier@becker.edu

Fitness/Weight Room Monitors

Monitor fitness/weight room; all shifts available (Worcester Campus )

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Steve Hoar, assistant athletic director and hockey coach, 508.354.0483 or 781.640.7710, steve.hoar@becker.edu

Information Desk in the Weller Academic Center

Reliable student needed to work one hour a day, Monday - Friday, between noon and 1:30 p.m. Main responsibility is to answer the phone and direct calls. Other responsibilities are to supply information to students, parents, and faculty when requested; retrieve mail; and make copies when needed.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Lauren Christy, 774.373.9728, lauren.christy@becker.edu

Information Technology: Technical Support Specialist

The IT department is looking for computer-savvy and detailed-oriented students to work with IT operations staff in support of Becker College’s technology needs. Responsibilities include troubleshooting user hardware- and software-related problems, building new PCs, and assisting with server and networking projects. Working knowledge of PC hardware and operating systems is a plus, but we are willing to train anyone willing to learn. Self-motivated and responsible candidates please apply.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Gregg Williams, technical director, 508.373.1986, gregg.williams@becker.edu

Legal Studies Department: Department Assistant

Responsibilities include general office assistant duties: including filing, copying, collating, etc.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Professor John Dorsey, 508.373.9735, john.dorsey@becker.edu

Mail Room: Mail Assistant

Sort and deliver mail/packages; perform assorted mail room duties

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Joe Sirmans, 508.373.9451, joe.sirmans@becker.edu

Nursing Department: Lab Assistant

Assist with the organization of laboratory equipment and make photocopies for lab handouts; label equipment and clean and store after use. Other duties include: photocopying, collating papers, typing general word documents, filing, answering phones, faxing, opening and storing supplies, and assisting with the operation of computerized mannequins (under direct supervision of faculty).

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Nancy Driscoll, 508.373.9755, nancy.driscoll@becker.edu

Registrar’s Office: Office Assistant

Assist with mailings, filing, special projects, and general office duties

Current Status: Position filled
Contact: Mary Marion, 508.373.9703, mary.marion@becker.edu

Ruska Library: Work-Study Assistant

Greet patrons, check materials in and out, shelve returned items, process periodicals, and perform clerical assistance as needed. Complete training is provided; no experience necessary.

Operating hours for the Ruska Library are: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday; 2:00 - 11:00 p.m., Sunday. Two hours are allowed per shift; three shifts are allowed per week.

Please contact Donna Sibley between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to arrange a brief interview. All students selected for work study are required to attend a mandatory training.

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Donna Sibley, 508.373.9712, donna.sibley@becker.edu

Student Activities: Activities/Office Assistant, Van Driver

A variety of work-study options are available, including: creating and hanging posters, putting weekly events flyers under student doors, helping with events, performing general office duties, uploading pictures to the yearbook website, and driving the campus shuttle van for student events (must have a current driver’s license to drive the van).

Current Status: Accepting inquiries
Contact: Jean Blackmer, 508.373.9546, jean.blackmer@becker.edu