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A Student Affairs Assistant supports the daily operations of a college or university's student affairs department. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with event planning, providing information and resources to students, maintaining records, and helping with student orientation programs. They act as a liaison between students and administrative staff, ensuring students' needs are addressed. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Student Affairs Assistants play a vital part in enhancing the student experience on campus.

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Student Affairs Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple student concerns simultaneously, adapting to fast-paced event schedules, and balancing administrative duties with direct student support. Effective time management and clear communication with both students and colleagues help address these issues. Most teams use collaborative tools and regular check-ins to ensure everyone is aligned and supported, making it easier to handle peak periods and maintain a positive student experience.
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Student Affairs Assistant - D. Barrett [Work Study]

Student Affairs Assistant - D. Barrett [Work Study]

Antioch University

Keene, NH • On-site

Part-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Job description

Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 2-3
Hours per Week: 10 -20 hrs/wk
Weekends Required: Some weekends may be required if events or programs on campus. Can be worked out with supervisor
Evenings Required: We will work with schedules. If applicant isn't available during the day then some evenings may be approved.
Supervisor: Deb Barrett
Alternate Supervisor: Daniel Andrews
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 25 %. balance of time must be in the Student Services office
Method to assess remote work: daily log, scanning, google and email, other tasks as assigned.
Job Description
  • The Student Affairs Assistant position in the Office of Student Affairs is a part-time position. No two days are the same and are often exciting and filled with research, computer work and assisting students with connection and belonging.
  • The Student Affairs Assistant reports to, and works in collaboration with, the New England Director of Student Affairs providing administrative support to the Director and Student Affairs department staff.
  • Student success support includes, Data entry and management of job
  • Internship postings within myCareer Planner portal
  • Assisting the University Director with the administrative tasks essential to furthering departmental goals in support university-wide student success initiatives (mental health, veterans and military-connected programming, updating of Student Affairs sites, general administrative support)
  • Answer basic questions regarding all Student Affairs supports
    Data management,
    Intra-university Google sites
    Web content for various student affairs departments, etc
    Manage competing priorities and pending requests
    Other duties as assigned to support department needs
    While performing the duties of this job, the student worker is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear.
    The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
    The individual must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 5 pounds.
    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
    Requires daily use of computers and other standard office equipment.
    The individual who occupies this position may be asked to sit at the front desk and serve as a receptionist. The work involves being responsible for providing students, employees, visitors, and callers with a welcome and attentive presence.
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications
  • This position requires first and foremost an attitude of friendly service to all walk-in, email and phone traffic.
  • Must also be able to work independently with little supervision, be organized and detailed, possess technical skills to assist with daily tasks, maintain electronic materials and work in Microsoft Office with Word, Google and Excel.
  • Willingness to support a positive work environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and successfully complete tasks in a timely manner.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes
How to Apply: Please email a letter of interest, resume and at least two references to [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Office for Inclusive Excellence & Student Affairs
To apply for this job email your details to dbarrett@antioch.edu

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