Student - Student Affairs Office Assistant

• Job Identification 395
• Job Category Student
• Posting Date 12/17/2025, 04:27 PM
• Locations 601 EAST MAIN STREET, Collegeville, PA, 19426, US
• Job Schedule Part time

The Student Assistant provides key support in bringing a positive attitude and friendly interaction to the Student Affairs Office and those visiting. They provide valuable assistance with the on-site support and organization of the Student Affairs offices through answering questions and assisting guests. The ideal assistant is outgoing and provides valuable insight and suggestions when they have ideas they would like to try.

The student is required to work up to 6-10 hours per week during the school year with required availability Monday afternoons from 1-5PM for the Spring 2026 semester. The Student Affairs office is open from 9AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. This position offers an opportunity to better understand the inner workings of the college.

Responsibilities:

Greet visitors coming into the Student Affairs suite and answering/returning/forwarding call inquiries in a polite and timely manner.

Schedule visitors for an appointment as needed

Directing scheduled visitors to the correct office

Standard office procedures, such as utilizing knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook. Filing, photocopying, and aiding the Student Affair’s office staff in a variety of functions, including event coordination and project management.

Share suggestions and ideas from a student perspective

Keep the reception area neat and clean

Requirements:

Must be a full-time student at Ursinus College

Must be either a first year, sophomore or junior student

Dependable and punctual

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

Be friendly and courteous to all; in person and on the phone

Exhibit respect and professionalism

Be self-motivated and outgoing personality

Preferred Qualifications:

People oriented – you enjoy helping people both in-person and on the phone.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills: you love to share your ideas.

Ability to show close attention to detail, take initiative, follow directions, meet deadlines and be creative.

Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Windows Suite

Willingness to learn

Other Duties:

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Jobresponsibilitiesand activitiesmaybemodifiedor changedat any timewith or without notice. Job descriptions will beauditedperiodically bythe

Ursinus Human Resourcesdepartmenttoensuretheyareup-to-dateandreflecttheessential responsibilitiesandduties ofthejob.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an
* EO/AA 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.