Operations & Communications Assistant (Student Role)

Oberlin College Development

Oberlin (OH)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Oberlin College's Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a Student Assistant to support daily operations, answer phones, greet visitors, and assist with basic document creation and proofreading. The role offers exposure to higher education administration and opportunities to develop organizational skills.

The candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a small teamwork environment.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Answer and route phone calls, greet and direct visitors.
Organize and maintain office records, including filing and document management.
Assist office staff with events, catering, and supplies.
Ability to design best practice tools and templates for greater efficiency.
Assist with graphic design requests for high level presentation materials for organizational communication and events.
Office duties including stocking and inventory of supplies, sorting and distributing the mail.
Conduct research and prepare materials for departmental projects and meetings.
Assist with data entry and analysis.
Maintain confidentiality of all student-related information.
Perform other duties as assigned.