Office & Design Assistant for Student Programs

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking an organized Office Assistant for the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS). The role includes front desk support, administrative tasks, graphic design with Canva, social media, and newsletter creation, plus event planning and on-site coordination.

Applicants must be a current Quinnipiac student in good standing, with strong time management and communication skills. In-office hours are required, with 10–15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at Quinnipiac University in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated time management, multitasking, and ability to work independently or with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication, professional and courteous interactions with diverse populations.
• Experience with office tasks such as digital organization, data entry, scheduling, and confidential information handling.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar tools and social media familiarity (especially Instagram).
• Interest in event planning and supporting OISS programming and visa-related awareness.

Responsibilities

• Front desk support for international students: greet visitors, answer inquiries, and guide on campus resources.
• Perform administrative tasks including records, filing, photocopying, scheduling, and data entry.
• Create flyers or graphics with Canva; manage social media content and weekly newsletter drafts.
• Plan and help execute OISS events with logistics, registration, catering, and on-site support.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Cultural sensitivity

Canva usage

Education

Currently enrolled Quinnipiac University student

Tools

Canva

Delivra

Job description

Quinnipiac University is seeking an organized Office Assistant for the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS). The role includes front desk support, administrative tasks, graphic design with Canva, social media, and newsletter creation, plus event planning and on-site coordination.

Applicants must be a current Quinnipiac student in good standing, with strong time management and communication skills. In-office hours are required, with 10–15 hours per week.