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Work Study - SPRING 2008 (some summer positions listed)

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Admissions Office-University Ambassador

Contact Person: Molly Aitken or Diane Renken, Office of Admissions
Deputy 102, 755-2040.

Job Description: The Office of Admissions serves as the “first contact” for prospective students and their families.  Its purpose is to market the University and to present a positive image to the public and community.  The University Ambassadors function as a major part of the recruitment, public relations efforts, and maintenance of Bemidji State University’s “personal” approach to an education.  The position entails six to twelve hours per week during the academic school year, including day and/or evening hours.

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After School Activity Assistants
Contact Person:  Susan Shelquist, School Age Care Coordinator, Bemidji School District, sshelquist@bemidji.k12.mn.us

Job Description:  Activity assistants work with elementary students in our after school program starting at 2:30 pm each school day.  Ending times range from 5:00 - 5:45 pm.  Full days are available on some school release days (open 7:30-5:45 pm; all or part of those hours may be available).  Positions exist at five of Bemidji's elementary schools: Central, JW Smith, Horace May, Lincoln and Northern.  Assistants build relationships with children engaging them in a variety of activities such as art, crafts, board games, gym and outdoor games and activities, computer activities, homework assistance and play!  An awesome opportunity for anyone who plans to work with children.  Most positions must be filled by mid August, and more staff will be hired spring semester, but some additional positions, including substitutes, will be available throughout the year. 

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America Reads / America Counts Tutors

Contact Person: Pat Welte, JW Smith Elementary School, 333-3290

Job Description:  An outstanding job opportunity is available to current work-study eligible students who are currently seeking a degree which will involve children.  "America Reads is a program designed to ensure that every child will read independently and on grade level by the time they leave the third grade."  "America Counts provides help, personal attention and additional learning time for students who need extra assistance in mastering the fundamentals of mathematics in elementary school."  Students will be eligible to tutor grades K-5 for both program

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Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Asst. Sports, Fitness & Recreation Coordinator

Contact Person: Karl Mork, Program Director, 444-4171

Job Description: Plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities in the Gym as well as other areas of the Club as needed. 10-15 hours per week depending on work-study allotment, approximate hours are between 2:45-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants should be at least 18 years old with previous experience working with youth.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and must pass a criminal background check to be eligible for the position. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 30, 2007.

How to apply: Stop in, 1600 Minnesota Avenue, and fill out an application or send a cover letter and resume to: P. O. Box 191, Bemidji, Minnesota 56619.

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BSU Women's Center
Contact Person:For more information on staff duties and responsibilities and to pick up an application please visit the Women's Center located in the Lower Hobson Union on the top floor next to Crying Wolf. Contact us at: 218-755-3771 or womenscenter@bemidjistate.edu

Job Description: The BSU Women's Center is looking for:A FEMALE student who is WORK STUDY eligible.

A strong interest in women's issues is beneficial however there are no particular skills or background required. Preferred skills and experience include:
- Previous experience with a women's center or women-focused organization
- Women's Studies Minor
- Record of volunteer or community service activities
- Demonstrated interest in, and committment to, women's and or social justice issues
- Skills in one of the following areas: computers, graphic design, creation of displays, leadership, program planning, or mentoring
- Positive past employment record

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Calling Center
Contact Person: Bekki Babineau 755-4145

Job Description:  Evening and weekend hours, fun work atmosphere. Must have great phone skills and voice, good listening skills, be friendly and outgoing. Contract Bekki Babineau for more information and applications.

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Center for Professional Development
Contact Person: Mun Yee Kwan (Graduate Assistant), Hagg-Sauer 357, 755-2821, mkwan@bemidjistate.edu or Judy Negard, Hagg-Sauer 357, 755.3984, jnegard@bemidjistate.edu

Job Description:5 -6 hours per week. Duties include: taking photos of events, work on publications, computer skills needed.

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Center for Research & Innovation
Contact Person: Diane Backer, 755-4900, cri@bemidjistate.edu, or 3801Bemidji Avenue North, Suite 4, located in the Hill's Plumbing Plaza.

Job Description:  General office support including answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, copying, computer related work, basic web site maintenance, running errands, light office and lounge cleaning and all other duties as assigned.  Requires attention to detail as well as with good communication skills.  General computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new skills is essential along with working in a team environment.  Experience in Word And Excel required; Access a plus.  Must be Work Study eligible and be available to work during breaks.

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Community Education Office, Bemidji School District
Contact Person: Suzette Anderson, 333-3100 ext. 301

Job Description:  Looking for a person to assist in a fast paced office within the school district in the Community Education Office.  Must be highly energetic, responsible, reliable and consistent to assist the Community Education team;  duties include customer friendly walk-ins, phone registrations, using the computer to record registration, program flyer distribution and maintaining program organization.  Community Education programs include Youth Services/Sports, Aquatics, Evening Enrichment classes and Kids and Company.  Must be able to work ten (10) consistent hours per week and we will work around a BSU class schedule.

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Event Management
Contact Person: Tim Bellew, 755-4620, tbellew@bemidjistate.edu PE 209

Job Description: Event Management has three positions open:

-Event staff for BSU Athletic Events. This position includes program sellers, promotion sales, ushers, and other staff as needed for each event.
-Mascot for all BSU athletic events and other events as needed.
-Play by Play and Color Commentator for BSU Volleyball, Men's and Women's Basketball internet broadcasts.  Must be able to speak clearly and some experience is preferred.

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General Maintenance Worker
Contact Person: Ryan Hilmer, Assistant Director of Residential Life, 755-3750

Job Description: Dependable persons willing make above average pay to assist General Maintenance Workers in the residence halls with such things as vacuuming, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.  Flexible hours available; including morning, afternoon, and weekend options.  Opportunities for advancement and summer employment available. Applications available at the Department of Residential Life in Walnut Hall. 

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Hagg Sauer Reception Center
Contact Person: Deb Krueger, Hagg Sauer Reception Center 389, or by phone at 218-755-2880, for an application.

Job Description: Dependable person to carry out office related duties.

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History Department
Contact Person: Tom Murphy, Hagg Sauer 312, or by phone at 218-755-4355, or by email jmurphy@bemidjistate.edu

Job Description: Provide support for five-member department, computer skills such as:word processing, knowledge of Excel, scanning visual materials. Assist with research proejcts, updating bulletin boards, running errangs. Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.

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Hobson Memorial Union
Contact Person: Barb Butler

Job Description: Hobson Memorial Union is hiring for various student positions for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. Work study preferred, but will consider regular payroll as well. Go to: www.bemidjistate.edu/students/hobson_union/jobs/index.cfm for more information, or call the information desk at: 755-3760.

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Residential Life Office
Contact Person: Roxanne Kirk

Job Description: Freshman or sophomore able to work 10 hours per week during the semester and full time in the summer. Work is detail oriented; working with applications, spreadsheets, letter merges and mailings. Good grammar is a must, along with being self motivated, confident and able to work independently.

Apply in the Residential Life Office, Walnut Hall (downstairs).

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Sociology Department

Contact Person: Colleen Greer, 755-2829

Job Description: This position involves general office duties and acting as a student assistant for the large Introduction of Sociology class.
Responsibilities include:

- using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs
- photocopying and running errands
- monitoring the computer lab
- distribution of tests and other materials during class sessions
assisting instructor in proctoring examinations
- filing
- running classroom equipment
- taking class attendance

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Superlab Front Desk Attendant
Contact Person:  Melissa Arneson, 755-3777

Job Description: Customer service skills a must. Pick up an application at the front desk in Technical Support-Memorial 11 and return application by March 24, 2008. Any questions,call, 755-3777 or email marneson@bemidjistate.edu

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Technical Support Software and Hardware Specialist

Contact Person: Melissa Arneson, 751-3777

Job Description: Responsible for providing phone and hands on computer support to faculty, staff and students on a variety of software and hardware issues with the prime emphasis on troubleshooting and problem sovling. Advanced computer knowledge a plus but not required. Customer service skills a must. Pick up an application at the front desk in Technical Support-Memorial 11 and return application by March 24, 2008. Any questions,call, 755-3777 or email marneson@bemidjistate.edu

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TRIO/Student Support Services
Contact Person:  Brenda Kolling, 755-2614, located in the lower level of Sanford Hall. Email: bkolling@bemidjistate.edu

Job Description: General office support including answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, copying, computer related work, running errands, light office and lounge cleaning and all other duties as assigned. Requires attention to detail as well as with good communication skills. General computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new skills is essential along with working in a team environment. Experience in Word and Excel required; Access a plus. Must be Work Study eligible.

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Tutoring/Mentor
Contact Person:  Kathi Hagen, Center for Learning and Academic Student Success (CLASS)  2nd floor Sanford Hall  202  khagen@bemidjistate.edu

Job Description:  CLASS is looking for students with strong academic skills and a willingness to teach those skills and course content to other students.  Tutors in the subjects of math (esp. 0800, 1100, and 1110); general and intro to biology; physical science; history; geography; chemistry; genetics; psychology; sociology; accounting and statistics are needed.  Students will need to be able to tutor more than one subject area (at least at the liberal education level).  Tutors must have a B in courses they plan to tutor and provide two letters of recommendation from current BSU faculty.  Applications are available by request from Khagen@bemidjistate.edu.