D-Cycle Student Assistant

Job Summary:

Supports and assists the Office of Campus Recreation with services and programs to improve the student experience through involvement in the D. Cycle program. This position will be working alongside the current D. Cycle Bike Shop Manager to shadow with the expectation of being the shop manager in the fall.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the D. Cycle Bike Shop by aiding in managing communication, involvement, and operations. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining inventory, updating records of documents such as equipment check out forms, and communicating with the Drury community as necessary.
• Assists with the D. Cycle marketing and communication by checking the D. Cycle email, attending the Student Activities Fair, posting on social media, hanging posters around campus, and managing the publicity tables.
• Processes equipment rental requests and ensures the quality of the equipment is maintained. This includes bicycles and camping gear.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding equipment loss.
• Assists with repairing equipment.
• Contributes to the annual End of Year report that details involvement statistics, highlights, and reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a student of Drury University. Must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be proficient with office equipment (phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc.) and computers; including programs such as: web-based programs, Microsoft Office, and email as a mode of communication and documentation.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of bicycles and camping gear.
• Ability to set goals, prioritize, and organize tasks / workload in order to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and methodical manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and others.

Work Conditions and Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Environments range from an office setting to outdoor areas. Temperatures range from cold to hot depending on the time of year.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend / reach, and lift objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.