Student Employment
Student Assistant – Visual Arts
Responsibilities and qualifications include: High-level computer and literacy skills; experience with Photoshop for scanning, editing and adjustment of image resources; familiarity with databases and data entry for library cataloguing; research skills for verification and entry of data associated with images; must be comfortable with Mac operating system; the Student Assistant will be trained in the use of Portfolio.
An ideal candidate would be a junior or senior year student. Hours are flexible but no more than 20 hours per week. Must be able to work unsupervised for extended periods after initial training; student must have excellent communication skills needed to train a successor. Hourly rate will be $7.25 per hour.
The Visual Arts department is located on the Broadway Campus. To apply, please contact Susan Branch at 861-5456 or e-mail: scbranch@loyno.edu
Student Caller (Phonathon)- $8.00/hr
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a student at Loyola University
- Familiarity with the Loyola University campus and activities
- Interest in helping Loyola University
- Ability to communicate effectively by telephone
- Courteous and engaging personality
- Ability to present facts in a concise and persuasive manner
- Ability to follow directions and accurately record data/details
- Good time management skills
Responsibilities
- Ask alumni and parents for their financial support of the College via credit card gift or pledge
- Inform Loyola University alumni and parents of campus events, news, and enhancements
- Professionally communicate Loyola’s mission and priorities
- Maintain and update information and records
- Accept constructive feedback/coaching from the Phonathon Student Supervisors and the Annual Fund staff in order to improve phoning skills and enhance results
- Meet Phonathon performance standards
- Display a professional and positive attitude
- Manage school work load and job hours
- Uphold Phonathon Employment & Confidentiality Agreements
Schedule/Hours
- Work a minimum of two shifts per week
- Shift times are:
- Monday - Thursday Evening from 5:00-9:00 PM
- Some Sundays
Student Caller Supervisor (Phonathon)- $10.50/hr
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a student at Loyola University and has been employed as a Caller for a minimum of two consecutive semester and has mastered the calling applications
- Demonstrated understanding of and comfort with Loyola University fundraising activities, including Phonathon goals and objectives
- Familiarity with the Loyola University campus, activities and history
- Ability to motivate and create enthusiasm with peer group
- Ability to communicate directions and information in a concise and constructive manner
- Ability to manage time efficiently and affectively
- Reliable and dependable
- Detail oriented and proactive
- Creative
- Team player and also the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Willingness to learn appropriate ways to provide constructive feedback to peers
Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model for Callers, always displaying a positive and professional attitude
- Help Callers reach goals by answering questions, coaching and demonstrating good phoning techniques
- Reinforce good phoning skills by providing support and encouragement to Callers
- Select motivational activities for each shift and prepare all activity materials, rewards, etc.
- Manage the Phonathon employee schedule and monitor employee absences
- Prepare Caller calling assignments; including managing callbacks
- Confirm nightly pledges with donors
- Assist in completing all nightly reporting duties including running, organizing, tallying of reports
- Plan and coordinate four-six theme weeks
- Solicit local vendors for donations to be used in the “Phonathon Store”
- Assist the with training, motivating and coaching Callers
- Assist with any additional related duties as they occur
Position Requirements
- Ability to commit to this position for the entire 2010 school year
- Be available to work 15 hours per week
- Report to work one hour prior to each phoning shift for preparation and expect to stay after each phoning shift for wrap-up
- Find a replacement for shifts unable to work
- Work a minimum of three shifts per week, two Supervisor shifts and one phoning shift
- Attend and participate in a weekly Manager/Supervisor meeting
- Schedule additional time to solicit vendors, plan and coordinate theme weeks, and purchase theme week supplies (Supervisors will be reimbursed for purchases)
- Find a replacement for shifts you are unable to work
Please contact Lacrecia James at (504) 861-5566 or ljjames@loyno.edu
