Student Administrative Assistant for History & Health Dept

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking a Student Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair of History and Health, Medicine, and Society. This Federal Work Study position supports administrative tasks, scheduling, events, and communications within the College of Arts & Sciences in Hamden, CT.

The role includes organizing files, updating spreadsheets, coordinating meetings, assisting with departmental initiatives, and helping maintain databases and course information.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and email/calendar tools.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support: Organize files, update spreadsheets, prepare documents, and assist with routine departmental correspondence.
• Scheduling: Help coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and prepare meeting materials.
• Department events: Assist with planning faculty meetings, student events, and departmental initiatives.
• Communication: Draft or distribute announcements, reminders, and informational materials to faculty and students.
• Data and records: Help maintain departmental databases, course information, faculty syllabi.
• Research and projects: Conduct basic research or compile information for departmental initiatives, reports, accreditation materials, or curriculum planning.
• Website/social media/outreach: Assist with updating departmental webpages, newsletters, or social media content/help design flyers.
• Special projects: Assist the chair with short-term projects that may arise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Quinnipiac University is seeking a Student Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair of History and Health, Medicine, and Society. This Federal Work Study position supports administrative tasks, scheduling, events, and communications within the College of Arts & Sciences in Hamden, CT.

The role includes organizing files, updating spreadsheets, coordinating meetings, assisting with departmental initiatives, and helping maintain databases and course information.