Westminster University

WCFW Lab Assistant- Finance

Student Employment

Position Summary

The WCFW Lab Assistant supports all functions of the Westminster Center for Financial Wellness, a part of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business. WCFW supports the broader Westminster University community in providing resources designed to improve financial outcomes for individuals, households, and businesses. While the resources of WCFW are available to all, focus is provided towards serving the needs of businesses and households led by low-income, female, minority and otherwise marginalized individuals.

Those working as WCFW Lab Assists will work on a range of projects as directed by the WCFW director and senior staff. WCFW projects include, but are not limited to, preparing the Utah Deal Flow Report, preparing and delivering the Business Certificate Series courses, working with area small businesses and households in support of improving their financial outcomes, providing personal financial counseling, and supporting Talk About Business, the annual BVGSB small business conference.

WCFW Lab Assistants work independently or on small teams, largely remotely, and are responsible to manage their own hours. Participation in regularly scheduled training sessions and "check-ins" with the WCFW director and senior staff are required.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience in project management and/or assistance
• General knowledge of lab technology and data management
• General knowledge of business disciplines
• Professional, mature demeanor and dress required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Recommended by a BVGSB faculty member
  
  

Learning Outcomes

Skills

Student Employees in the role of WCFW Lab Assistant will be able to take away the following skills from working in this position:

• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Professional Skills
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.

For questions about this position, please contact Rick Haskell at