Description
The Student Office Assistant provides administrative and event support to the Honors Program Assistant and the Director of the Honors Program. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the planning and coordination of Honors Program events, attending and assisting at events, and completing general administrative tasks as assigned. Candidates must be enrolled in the Honors Program.
$8.00/hour
No. of hours per week: 3
Flexible schedule
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.
Education Required
Education Preferred
Experience Required
A member of the Messiah University Honors Program
Experience Preferred
Office experience - Event planning
Skills, Characteristics Required
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Canva, LinkedIn and Google Docs; comfortable navigating and utilizing online tools.
- Self motivated and able to work independently.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned tasks.
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
Special Working Conditions
N/A
Driving Requirements
N/A
Primary Duties
- Assist the Honors Program Director and the Honors Program Assistant with general administrative tasks.
- Design posters for Honors Program events using Canva and distribute them across designated campus bulletin boards.
- Support the Honors Program Assistant with planning and coordinating Honors Program events.
- Attend and assist at Honors Program events, including taking photos if necessary.
- Create social media content and manage posts on LinkedIn for the Honors Program.
- As schedule permits, assist the Honors Program Director and Honors Program Assistant during Honors Program Admissions event days.
- Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and communicate scheduling needs proactively.
Secondary Duties
- Assemble first-year gift bags for incoming Honors Program students.
- Prepare Scholarship Day interviewer gifts.
- Assist with preparations for the Honors Program Medallion Ceremony.
- Perform other duties as assigned.