Student - Office Assistant, Psychology, Criminal Justice & Sociology

Description

This position provides support and assistance to assigned faculty members and the Administrative Assistant to the department on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities primarily include data management, document creation, internet or library research, copying, scanning, poster creation and web-site work.

$8.00/hour

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

1. Assist the assigned faculty member with class or research-related tasks.
2. Manage and maintain course documents and data (syllabi, handouts, assignments, grades).
3. Generate and update spreadsheets (class attendance, completed assignments, etc.)
4. Complete internet or library research.
5. Create/update/enhance PowerPoint presentations.
6. Design fliers/handouts, etc.
7. Scan and photocopy.
8. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Other duties as assigned.
2. Potential duties could involve the following: design bulletin board posters, create department newsletter, assist with department Open Houses and Admissions Events and materials, revise website information, assist with department event planning and execution, brainstorm innovative future projects for department.

Qualifications

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

None

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Outlook, Canvas and Internet use. Candidate should be self-motivated, organized, creative and dependable. Good problem-solving skills are a plus, and interest in leadership to support our department and new majors.

Special Working Conditions

None.

Driving Requirements

Business casual.

About the company

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.