Administrative Intern

Lewisandclark; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College seeks a part-time Office Assistant for the Overseas & Off-Campus Programs Office. You will greet visitors at the front desk, assist with processing application materials, and answer questions about study abroad options.

You will help with events such as SEE Fair and the Study Abroad Fair, coordinate with staff, and support a variety of administrative tasks throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in the field of international education
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain commitment throughout the academic year
• Excellent customer service, leadership, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, and parents

Responsibilities

• Answering the phone
• Processing application materials
• Answering students' questions pertaining to overseas programs and the application process
• Helping the Associate Director with events, such as SEE Fair and the Study Abroad Fair
• Assisting staff with a wide variety of other administrative tasks and projects

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Job description

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Off-Campus Student Programs (McKenna Fairbairn)

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5400 Federal Work Study, Overseas & Off-Campus Programs

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-11-09 -

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the staff, programs, and events of the Overseas & Off-Campus Programs Office. Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude while assisting individuals at the front desk, over the phone, and via email.

CORE COMPETENCIES GAINED:

• Communication Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
• Critical Thinking Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Teamwork Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answering the phone
• Processing application materials
• Answering students' questions pertaining to overseas programs and the application process
• Helping the Associate Director with events, such as SEE Fair and the Study Abroad Fair
• Assisting staff with a wide variety of other administrative tasks and projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in the field of international education
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain commitment throughout the academic year
• Excellent customer service, leadership, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, and parents

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:

Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

SCHEDULE:

• ~8-10 hours per week
• Must have availability during Overseas Office hours (M-Th 8:30-5, F 8:30-4)
• Thursday availability is preferred

RATE OF PAY:

$16.80 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

Federal or LC work study

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Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.