Belonging Office Assistant - Connect, Organize & Support

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Office of Belonging in Hamden, CT, under Federal Work-Study. The role includes connecting community members with office services, handling communications, and supporting staff with documentation and events.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, and proficiency in MS Office and QU technologies (MyQ, SharePoint).

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a welcoming and professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Quinnipiac-related technologies (i.e. MyQ, SharePoint, website).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preference for prior participation in an Office of Belonging program (i.e. Bobcat Academy, Commuter Connections, First Generation Support, First Year Immersion, QU Enriching Student Transitions, Pell Student Support, Sawhney Leadership Program, Transfer Connections)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of Office of Belonging activities that enables accurate connecting of community members to the appropriate office services, resources, and staff members.
• Monitor and respond to office communications – including e-mail and telephone – in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide administrative support to graduate assistants and professional staff.
• Assist with the preparation of community and office documents, presentations, and event materials.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support office operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Federal Work-Study eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MyQ

SharePoint

Web technologies

Job description

Quinnipiac University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Office of Belonging in Hamden, CT, under Federal Work-Study. The role includes connecting community members with office services, handling communications, and supporting staff with documentation and events.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, and proficiency in MS Office and QU technologies (MyQ, SharePoint).