Student Engagement Assistant

** Student Employment
- Student Engagement Assistant
**** Charleston Southern University**--
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* Position Overview:

** The Student Engagement Assistant supports the daily operations of the Student Life/Student Activities office and helps create a welcoming, connected, and engaging campus experience for students. This position is ideal for a reliable, organized, and friendly student who enjoys working with people, assisting with events, and contributing to campus life.

The Student Engagement Assistant will provide general administrative support, respond to student questions and inquiries, assist with campus events and programs, and support student communications and engagement initiatives--
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:
** Administrative & Office Support
*** Monitor and manage the general Student Activities email inbox, responding to routine questions and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff member when needed.
* Answer phone calls and provide friendly, helpful responses to general student questions.
* Assist with daily administrative tasks, including filing, organizing materials, data entry, copying, printing, and other office needs.
* Help maintain organized records, calendars, event materials, and student activity information.
* Provide general support to the Student Life/Student Activities team as needed.
** Student Engagement & Support
*** Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students seeking information about campus activities, programs, events, and student life.
* Help students navigate questions and connect them with appropriate campus resources or departments.
* Support student clubs, organizations, and activities as directed.
* Help promote student involvement and participation in campus programs and activities.
** Event Support
*** Assist with preparation and coordination for small and large-scale campus events.
* Help prepare event spaces, materials, signage, supplies, registration materials, and other event needs.
* Assist with event setup, check-in, guest support, and breakdown/cleanup.
* Provide day-of-event support to ensure programs run smoothly.
* Assist with special projects and campus initiatives throughout the academic year.
** Communications & Student Life
*** Assist with preparing and distributing student newsletters, announcements, and other campus communications.
* Help draft, format, and organize communications related to student activities and campus events.
* Assist with promoting upcoming programs and opportunities through appropriate campus communication channels.
* Help keep student-facing information current and organized.

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- ** Work Environment
** This is a student work-study position based in the Student Life/Student Activities office. The position will involve a combination of office-based administrative work, interaction with students, and event support. Some events may require occasional work outside of regular office hours, depending on the campus event schedule.

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- ** Learning & Development Opportunities
** Through this position, the Student Engagement Assistant will have opportunities to develop:
* Professional communication and customer service skills
* Event planning and coordination experience
* Administrative and organizational skills
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Experience working in a professional campus environment
* Leadership and student engagement skills## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* ** Must be currently enrolled as a student and eligible for the Federal Work-Study program.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
* Organized and able to…