Administrative​/Event Assistant

Overview

The Administrative/Event Assistant provides a wide range of duties to ensure the success of various projects, initiatives, and events for which the Office of Stewardship and College Events is responsible, including, but not limited to, Commencement, Homecoming and Family Weekend activities, the Freirich Business Plan Competition, Palamountain Scholarship Benefit, President’s Society Event, Opening Reception, New Student Convocation, Founder’s Day, annual Fox-Adler and Harder endowed lectures and associated receptions and dinners, Community Leaders Breakfast, and additional events as they arise.

This position is also responsible for administrative duties in support of stewardship and donor engagement efforts, management and oversight of office supplies/space organization as well as the training and oversight of student workers in Stewardship and College Events.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience:

• Proficiency in software applications including Word, Excel, and Publisher, ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently; ability to interact with many different and diverse constituencies; ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality; ability to work well in a very fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Ability to present oneself professionally when representing Skidmore at events on and off-campus.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary in the position of Administrative/Event Assistant in an office that, with great activity and intensity, serves as a locus of communication for virtually all the constituent groups, both internal and external, which the College relies upon in order to have a thriving future.
• The Administrative/Event Assistant interacts with virtually every internal and external office and group, including: other offices within Advancement;
  Admissions;
  President's Office;
  Facilities Services;
  Conferences and Events;
  Media Services;
  Student Leadership Activities;
  Dining Services; academic departments; current students; alumni, donors, and friends; outside lecturers/speakers; members of the Saratoga community.

Pay range: $23.76 - $26.00 per hour

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position