Office Assistant - Student Activities

Office Pride of Lebanon; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring an Office Assistant for Student Activities at Fairmont State University. The position supports the Office of Residential and Student Life and coordinates with the ORSL to carry out campus programs.

You will assist with Leadership Series, RSOs, and event marketing, manage calendars and flyers, and maintain records. Strong written and verbal communication skills and some night/weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Prior experience with event planning/event management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations to execute the vision of the Office of Residential and Student Life (ORSL) at Fairmont State University.
• Assist with the planning and execution of campus activities and events including set up and tear down, as well as being in attendance.
• Help to plan and execute Leadership Series that takes place 5 times a semester.
• Help to execute Registered Student Organization (RSO) meetings that take place once a month.
• Work with Central Scheduling to book various campus events and activities including contacting organizations, making reservations and ensuring that all programs are on the shared calendar.
• Work in tandem with the ORSL marketing team for event advertisement; responsible for completing flyer; bulletin board management; removal of past due event flyers or materials that do not pertain to Fairmont State University.
• Help manage the student activities email inbox.
• Keep detailed records of all web submissions for Registered Student Organizations (RSO) such as leadership changes, member rosters, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Student Requisition Number: 2027067STP

Job Title: Office Assistant - Student Activities

Number of Positions Available: 2-3

Funded by Federal Workstudy only: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Student Activities – Student Worker will work closely with the Coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations to execute the vision of the Office of Residential and Student Life (ORSL) at Fairmont State University.
• Assist with the planning and execution of campus activities and events including set up and tear down, as well as being in attendance.
• Help to plan and execute Leadership Series that takes place 5 times a semester.
• Help to execute Registered Student Organization (RSO) meetings that take place once a month.
• Work with Central Scheduling to book various campus events and activities including contacting organizations, making reservations and ensuring that all programs are on the shared calendar.
• Work in tandem with the ORSL marketing team for event advertisement; responsible for completing flyer; bulletin board management; removal of past due event flyers or materials that do not pertain to Fairmont State University.
• Help manage the student activities email inbox.
• Keep detailed records of all web submissions for Registered Student Organizations (RSO) such as leadership changes, member rosters, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Prior experience with event planning/event management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to work some nights and weekends

Notes to Applicant

• Student Appointment Length: Academic Year
• Base Hourly Rate: $10.00-$13.00
• Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11408
• Department/Supervision: Department
• Department: Student Engagement
• Employment Location: Main Campus
• Position will report to (title): Sara Davis
• Recruitment/Advertising: Recruitment/Advertising
• Anticipated Hire Date: 8-17-2026
• Job Posting Date: 07/15/2026
• Job Close Date: