This is my commission from the Indiana Department of Higher Education. I love it when I receive a commission to help me out to do something more worthwhile.
I had the opportunity to ask someone in the office if they had any ideas for a fun activity to do in college. The response was, “You know, we have a lot of fun activities. You could take a class and get a certificate about something that happened in your college.” It’s a neat idea, but I’m not sure how it would work for a non-traditional college or even a traditional college.
I find all these things sort of embarrassing, but I really think they could be fun for other people. I do like the idea of being able to have things like a student assistant open the door and get to know the school.
That’s just me though, I’m just a college student! But here’s what I find really awkward about that thought experiment: If you end up in a student assistant position at a university, you’ll probably have to work in the library. And I’m not sure that’s a very good idea.
I would think this idea that a university could function as a normal employer would be a bit of a stretch, but as I said, I have no idea.
The most likely reason why universities would be hesitant to hire a student assistant is because of the stigma that a student assistant has, but that stigma can be lifted through a little self-awareness. You don’t really have to do it yourself, but if an institution you’ve been a student at for a while offers a position, you should definitely investigate the possibility.
I’ve worked at several universities, and the first time I interviewed a student assistant, I was shocked at how unprofessional the position was. The job description offered was vague and unspecific, and the student assistant I spoke to seemed like she would be more interested in the $35/hour job in the coffee shop than being a student assistant.
Its difficult to know what to do when you’re interviewing someone who is applying to a top-notch, prestigious university. I recommend doing some research into the institution to see what type of job it is, what the interview process is like, and what sorts of responsibilities students are expected to have. In addition, you should also look for a job description that is a little more specific than the vague job description you read online.
If you’re hoping to be a student assistant for a higher education institution, you’re in luck! The job description for a student assistant in the Ind. is “assisting faculty in the pursuit of academic excellence.” That’s a great description of a job and definitely not a vague job. However, you’ll need to do some research to find out more details about the job, because it really does pay well and is considered well respected.
If you’re looking for higher education jobs you’ll definitely want to find a job for one of the most prestigious universities in the world. They do offer a lot of options, including one-time entry-level and other courses, an internship, and a bachelor’s degree. However, this is a lot of work if you know how to deal with the computer.