Warrior Way Back Program

Warrior Way Back Program - Internship

Student Employment

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship

Duty Schedule:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. MTWRF Maximum of 32 hours a week

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Warrior Way Back Program provides students with the opportunity to continue their education at a minimum debt with Diné College, and to gain valuable work experience in a professional setting on campus that supports their career and degree program. Offering students who are eligible the opportunity to build their resume while they are working towards achieving their degrees. Graduating with a financial stress-free debt from Diné College. Warrior Way Back Program employees will provide administrative and office support to various departments at the various campus locations.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Warrior Way Back Student Intern will maintain a positive and professional working relationship with internal/external agencies and within the campus community. Coordinates, prepares, and disseminates publications related to student activities and student services. Assists in preparing and editing fliers, posters, literature, and other materials prepared for on campus distributions.
• Helps plan, schedules, and implements activities for individual and/or group activities based on the department's needs.
• Coordinates and participates in planned activities designed to promote social interaction and intellectual stimulation.
• Clerical duties such as answering phones, writing memos, running errands, word documents, Xeroxing, faxing, etc.
• Assist with creation of flyers, special events notice and help publicize events
• Other task as assigned by department

Warrior Way Back Program
• Must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Diné College.
• Must have an outstanding Debt with Diné College ($415 or more)
• Must be trying to return to college after stopping out due to outstanding balance and willing to work off their college debtMust agree to establish a payment plan with Finance Office in increments of 60% Outstanding Balance/40% Student Earnings or 80% Outstanding Balance /20% Student Earnings of payroll allocations. This program is designed to support student debt intervention, and continuity of education by working off debt owed to the institution.
• Must complete application with the Department of Human Resources.
• Resumé
• Letter of Interest
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Updated COVID vaccine card

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

Must be continuing and returning students at Dine' College. Students who have an outstanding debt with Dine College of a balance for $400.00 or more.

Knowledge:

Ability to perform accurate, detailed work, demonstrate ability to work with diverse student population and campus community, and demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively, and meet deadlines. Ability to operate an office work station, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and other software.

Must be able to follow the College's 3P Manual & Student Code of Conduct.

Skills:

Ability to work independently and with groups, dependable and responsible, detail-oriented, a sense of personal responsibility, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and Moderate experience with Audio and Visual, Set up. Knowledge and experience using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications (with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentation); Knowledge for Navajo Culture & Language Preferred Coordinate and organized meeting and special events.

Abilities:

Perform moderately complex clerical duties, assisting with the collection of data, compiling statistics, maintaining long-range calendars of multiple venues. Coordinate multiple recreational, educational, and social program. Work primary, but not exclusively, in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential or work hazards; Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

The position requires average ability and good physical condition; At times required to lift typical office equipment and supplies. Work may require sitting, near vision use for reading and computer use, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion. Able to work in a high pressure office setting during peak business times.

Other Requirement(s):

Ability to speak Navajo, but not mandatory.