Want to help MEP spring into spring quarter There are openings for 1-2 MEP Center student assistant positions for spring 2008. However, there is also a strong possibility that selected students may have the opportunity to continue employment into summer and/or fall quarters (if available and interested). Seeking talented students with good organizational skills who are in good academic standing, dependable and hard working. If you are interested in the position, please go the Career Center web site to apply right away. Job Title: MEP Center Student Assitant Program: School of Engineering Workstudy & Non-Workstudy Start Date: ASAP Hours per Week: 6-10 ER #: 1462 Weekly Schedule: Variable e-mail Virginia Carillo, virginia@soe.ucsc.edu or 831-459-2868 Skills Knowledge and Abilities Required: • Comprehensive knowledge of MEP services sufficient to perform a variety of duties related to the mission and goals of MEP. • Ability to interpret policies and procedures from both verbal and written sources. • Proficient computing skills with working knowledge of database systems and spreadsheets (MS Office, Excel, Access, or comparable computer applications). • Demonstrate excellent judgment and discretion, particularly with sensitive and confidential matters. • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse groups and individuals at various levels within the campus and BSoE academic community. • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce clear, concise, and grammatically correct correspondence, spreadsheets and reports. • Demonstrated experience exhibiting good organizational skills; detail-oriented ability to complete data entry and recordkeeping tasks accurately. • Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to diverse racial, ethnic and low socioeconomic student groups. • Demonstrate professional work attitude, initiative and leadership ability sufficient to work independently as well as a team member. • Good academic standing; enrolled as BSoE major and current active member of MEP is a plus. Skill Preferred: • Familiarity with a variety of computing formats and technologies. • Knowledge of MEP services and experience as a member with ability to maintain information in an effective manner for the MEP community; and/or experience or familiarity with retention or outreach programs.