• Federal Work-Study Geology Student Assistant…

    COCC (Bend, OR)


    Federal Work-Study Geology Student Assistant *Student Position Only*

     

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    Position Details

    Position Information

    Position Title Federal Work-Study Geology Student Assistant *Student Position Only*

     

    Classification Title Federal Work-Study

     

    Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $15.05/hour

     

    Close Date

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Open Until Filled Notes Open For 2025-2026 Academic Year

     

    Position Type/Employee Class Student Position

     

    Instructor Status Not applicable

     

    Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Campus Location Bend

    Primary Purpose

    The COCC Geology department is blessed with a spectacular collection of rocks, minerals and fossils. These objects could be of tremendous educational value, not just to COCC Geology students but also to our larger community. For example, K-12 educators frequently contact our Geology department looking for educational resources like rocks / minerals / fossils. However, the collection is poorly organized, and therefore difficult to use. It can take hours just to find a handful of rocks for a useful rock kit. The end result is that most of rockin’ collection never sees the light of day. Sad!

     

    So, we would like to employ a student to organize the rock/mineral/fossil collection and make it useful!

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Student will organize rocks, minerals and fossils in the COCC Geology department collection, creating a labeled and accessible rock library. Many rocks / minerals / fossils currently lack labels, so the student will also have to correctly identify common rocks, minerals and fossils.

     

    Department Specific

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

     

    + Ability to accurately identify rocks and minerals

    + Ability to work without supervision

    + Ability to ask for help when necessary!

    + Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

    Ergonomic Requirements

    Student must be able to lift heavy rocks (up to 25 lbs) from and onto shelves.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Offered and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.

    + Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.

    Equivalency Statement

    The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with rock identification

    EEO Statement

    The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

     

    This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

     

    In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.