Student - Student Assistant Provost Office

Overview

The Provost’s Office is hiring a student who is interested in employment throughout their academic career, during the academic year and possibly summers. This position offers an opportunity to better understand the inner workings of the College. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

• Greeting and directing visitors in the office
• Regular email communication with faculty and students
• Assist in planning faculty events, including Baden presentations, salons, and common hours
• Planning and coordination of other special events, including but not limited to the annual Awards and Publications Event, Faculty Retirement Celebration, CoSA, and Commencement
• Assisting with file creation and maintenance and organization
• Preparing spreadsheets, sending notifications, and tracking Faculty Professional Development funding and grants
• Collecting and organizing student honors projects
• Website editing and maintenance, including promotion of events
• Other duties include standard office procedures such as word processing, assembling spreadsheets, filing, photocopying, maintaining and organizing shared office spaces, and aiding the Provost’s Office support staff in a variety of functions

The ideal candidate will be able to dedicate approximately 10 hours of work per week (or more if schedule allows) during the academic year, with potential availability during the summer.

This position requires a high level of confidentiality working with important materials.

A working knowledge Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Outlook is desirable. Prior office experience is a plus, though training will continue to be provided as needed.

Candidates can reach out to the provost’s office (provost office) with any questions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.