Academic Affairs Assistant (Student Worker)

University Of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Francis is seeking a part-time Academic Affairs Student Worker to provide administrative and project support to the Office of the Provost.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and independent work habits while handling confidential information. Responsibilities include coordinating departmental projects, maintaining databases and reports, and supporting student retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders via email, phone, virtual platforms, and in-person.
• Perform administrative duties for Academic Affairs (copying, scanning, filing, sorting).
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing departmental projects and initiatives.
• Track timelines, update status reports, and support project deliverables.
• Support student retention through outreach, engagement activities, and referrals.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems ensuring data accuracy.
• Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organization

Independence

Confidentiality

Job description

The University of St. Francis is seeking a part-time Academic Affairs Student Worker to provide administrative and project support to the Office of the Provost.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and independent work habits while handling confidential information. Responsibilities include coordinating departmental projects, maintaining databases and reports, and supporting student retention initiatives.