ENVS Student Assistant

Lewis & Clark College; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College seeks a Student Assistant to provide administrative and academic support to the ENVS faculty and staff. You will help with office tasks, assist with grading ENVS/ESS coursework, and manage ENVS social media accounts.

You may also oversee the memorial tree walk and engage with a diverse community on campus. The role emphasizes clear communication, critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork while developing career readiness skills through a structured performance framework.

Qualifications

• ENVS major is required for the role.
• Proficient Google Suite/Workspace skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention-to-detail and professionalism are essential.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ENVS office tasks.
• Assist faculty with grading for ENVS/ESS coursework.
• Manage ENVS social media with input from ENVS staff/faculty.
• Oversee memorial tree walk.
• Honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those underrepresented at Lewis & Clark College.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Organization

Communication

Administrative skills

Independent work

Google Workspace

Education

ENVS major

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Reporter:

Laura Mundt

Department:

5420 Non Work Study, Environmental Studies

Start Date:

2026-09-01 - Dates of Employment: 9/1/26-12/31/26

Job Purpose

This role provides administrative and academic support to the ENVS faculty and staff. Student assistants may be asked to: assist with office tasks, assist faculty with grading for ENVS/ESS coursework, and/or manage ENVS social media accounts. In this role, you'll develop crucial career readiness competencies that align with the specified criteria in our detailed performance review template. Depending on the requirements of the role you are assigned, you may enhance various skills, including: Clear and effective communication Critical thinking capabilities Leadership skills Understanding of effective work habits Team collaboration and relationship building Effective use of technology

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with ENVS office tasks
• Assist faculty with grading for ENVS/ESS coursework
• Manage ENVS social media with input from ENVS staff/faculty
• Oversee memorial tree walk
• 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

Students work 1-3 hours per week on average. Specific schedules will be set with the supervisor and may include evening and weekend work for social media coverage.

Rate of Pay

$16.80 / hour

Work Study Requirement

Federal or L&C Work Study not required

Other Requirements

• ENVS major required, preference given to upper class students and/or students who have taken ENVS 220 or ENVS 295
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention-to-detail and professionalism
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
• Must have proficient Google suite skills

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

DEI Statement

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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.

Student Positions Overview

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