Office Assistant - Humanities

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Office Assistant – Humanities student worker to support the Humanities office with clerical tasks, visitor assistance, and event-related activities.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, confidentiality (FERPA), independent work, and collaboration with faculty and staff. Base hourly rate is offered with potential for varied campus tasks and social media support as part of the office operations.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Customer-service oriented demeanor expected.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with others.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials with confidentiality; knowledge of FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct inquiries.
• Assist with printing needs and office supplies; distribute mail.
• Support faculty with scanning and errands on campus.
• Assist at department events and campus tours when needed.
• Manage social media and help with publications and marketing materials.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer-service oriented

Professional demeanor

Independent working

FERPA confidentiality

Job description

Office Assistant – Humanities

The Humanities department is seeking a student worker to provide office support, with a main focus on assisting students, faculty/staff, or campus visitors who come into the Humanities office.

Responsibilities

• General clerical work including answering the phone and directing inquiries accordingly.
• Assist faculty and students with printing needs, maintain office supply inventory (taking note of faculty requested materials), accept and distribute incoming mail, and prepare documents or packages for mail pickup.
• Assist faculty with various tasks such as scanning course materials or running errands on campus.
• Occasionally assist at events such as Maroon & White Day or in planning and setting up department events (egg hunt and finals fuel tables).
• Manage social media.
• Assist managing editor with publication.
• Additional assignments include creating marketing materials for events, proposing and posting social media content, giving campus tours to candidates in a faculty search, tending to office plants, and performing light office cleaning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with others.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Handle sensitive materials with confidentiality; knowledge of FERPA.

Job Details

Student Appointment Length: Academic Year

Base Hourly Rate: $10.00

Employment Location: Main Campus

Position will report to Director of Academy for the Arts – Leigh Ann Riley.