Advancement Student Assisant Riverside, CA

La Sierra; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

La Sierra University is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations in Riverside, CA. Provide excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and community visitors, handle phones, emails, and routine clerical tasks, and help coordinate events.

The role requires at least two years of office experience, proficiency with PC and Mac, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and strong typing skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and basic knowledge of statistics and communication styles.
• Ability to communicate both simple and complex messages.
• Proficiency with PC and Mac and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Word).
• Knowledge of public relations and customer service; ability to negotiate with vendors/clients.
• Attention to detail and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers (students, faculty, staff, and community members).
• Perform routine office tasks (filing, mailings, copies).
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the office.
• Answer phones and take messages; check emails and messages.
• Assist with coordinating events, orientations, workshops, and seminars.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, 25 hours a week.
• Flexible to work between Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations when needed.
• Clock in/out through Kronos using the provided student desktop computer.

Skills

Office procedures

Typing

Basic math

Statistical basics

Communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher)

PC & Mac proficiency

Public relations & customer service

Detail-oriented & creative thinking

Tools

Kronos

Mac OS

Windows/PC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide excellent service to customers (students, faculty, staff, and community members) who visit the office.
• Performs routine office tasks as assigned, such as filing, processing mailings, and making copies.
• Oversees the cleanliness and organization of the office.
• Answer phones and take efficient messages.
• Checks and responds to emails and messages.
• Assist with the coordination of special events, orientations, workshops, and seminars.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Available to work Monday toFriday, 25 hours a week.
• Flexible to work between both departments, Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, when needed.
• Must clock in and out through Kronos using the provided student desktop computer.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures - telephone communications, office systems, record keeping, filing systems, and strong typing skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and basic knowledge of statistical analysis, and knowledge of composition, grammar, and a variety of communication styles.
• Ability to communicate both simple and complex messages.
• Knowledge of both personal computers and Apple software, as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Publisher, and Word)
• Knowledge and use of public relations and customer service, as well as the ability to negotiate with vendors and clients.
• Ability to focus on details and think creatively.

Required Experience:

• Two years of office experience.
• Experience using two major computer applications, PC and Mac.
• Must be reliable, accurate, flexible, and work well both independently and as a team player.
• Experience in coordinating and planning activities.
• Must be a registered student at La Sierra University.

Wage Range: $16.90 – $17.30/hr