Criminal Justice Student Assistant — Admin & Communications

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago invites applications for a departmental student assistant in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The role provides independent administrative support, assists with flyers, social media, events, and departmental projects while gaining professional experience aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies.

Qualified students must be currently enrolled in Criminology & Criminal Justice, eligible for Federal Work-Study, and capable of reliable,

Qualifications

• Be a declared Criminology & Criminal Justice student.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong creativity and artistic skills.
• Be able to work independently and follow instructions.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop and/or Canva.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with departmental or student information.
• Have an interest in criminology, criminal justice, social justice, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support
• Creating and distributing flyers and promotional materials
• Assisting with departmental social media and communications, including department website
• Supporting department events, student activities, and recruitment initiatives
• Creating departmental logos and merchandise
• Helping faculty with special projects
• Updating bulletin boards and other departmental displays
• Gathering information and performing basic data entry
• Performing other department-related duties as assigned
• Organizing and maintaining the CCJ Student Lounge and Research Library

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Creativity

Independent work

Education

Criminology & Criminal Justice student

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Saint Xavier University in Chicago invites applications for a departmental student assistant in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The role provides independent administrative support, assists with flyers, social media, events, and departmental projects while gaining professional experience aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies.

Qualified students must be currently enrolled in Criminology & Criminal Justice, eligible for Federal Work-Study, and capable of reliable,