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University of Nevada, Reno

$90K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Libraries, the Director will work collaboratively to provide high-quality library services that meet the evolving needs of users in the as well as other campus ...

Hartnell Community College

Librarian, Part-Time

Salinas, CA · On-site

$70.55 - $83.86/hr

... dean, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee. Utilize the results of student ... Supplemental Information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in library science, or library and ...

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Attallah College Student Assistant - Dean's Office & Events

Orange, CA

Chapman University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$16.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Chapman University rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40776 Job Number SE228924
Position Information
Department or Unit Name College of Educational Studies Position Headcount 1 Position Title Attallah College Student Assistant - Dean's Office & Events Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Dominic Trinh Supervisor Email trinh@chapman.edu
Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Projected End Date 05/23/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Assist the Attallah College of Educational Studies Dean, staff, and dean's office with general office and administrative support, events, communications, academic programs and research, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Be an Attallah College ambassador: provide excellent customer service, give building or campus tours, serve as a liaison between the college and interested community visitors and guests
- Support the dean's office: assist with updating lists and inventories, keep storage spaces organized, process photocopying and scanning as requested, complete campus errands and other miscellaneous tasks as needed
- Support general office and business operations: data entry, file and organize materials, convert and refresh documents to digital or online, create and make forms editable and fillable, assist with confidential and financial paperwork, proofread and provide feedback, complete budget and other reports as needed
- Support events: help plan and work events, create materials and reports, design fliers and invitations, help maintain event supplies and storage, etc.
- Support communications: maintain and update email and contact lists, help create campus signage and posters, take and upload photos, help maintain photo archives, update web and social media, etc.
- Support academic programs and research: conduct library and internet searches for accurate and current information, assists with organizing and preparing materials and test kits for student check-out and assists with tracking their return, organize materials and research requests or projects, etc.
- 10 hours weekly, assisting multiple staff members
Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
Preference for students in the Integrated Educational Studies Program or an Education Minor. Strong attention to detail, good communication and organizational skills, and effective time management. Experience using software including Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Canvas, Concur or Travel and Expense Reimbursements, Dropbox, Poll Everywhere, Qualtrics, Zoom
Special Instructions to Applicants
Strong attention to detail, good communication and organizational skills, and effective time management. Experience using software including: Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Canvas, Concur or Travel and Expense Reimbursements, Dropbox, Poll Everywhere, Qualtrics, Zoom
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? Yes

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