Job Description

Department:

Dean of Students - JM

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

Anticipated hours per week: 35

The Dean of Students office is hiring a summer assistant to provide administrative and project support. This is a great opportunity for students interested in learning more about higher education and student support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide administrative support to the department

• Work on projects as assigned; projects could include research, work on policy review, development of student programs, website updates, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, databases in Excel
• Answer phones, take messages and route calls appropriately
• Greet and assist visitors as needed
• Deliver and pick up mail and packages across campus as needed

• Provide courteous customer service
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently and keep information confidential

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
This position has significant interaction with staff, faculty, and others in the Colby community.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Occasional lifting is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.