Student Life Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

Denison University; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

403(b) retirement savings

Vacation and holidays

Campus closure during holidays

Free parking and gym membership

Free employee classes

Job summary

Denison University in Granville, Ohio seeks a Student Life Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Student Life. This role manages complex AVP calendars, drafts correspondence, and coordinates division-wide events, logistics, and travel.

You will be the front desk liaison, handling calls, emails, and visitor coordination, while safeguarding confidential information. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and discreet, thriving in a people‑oriented campus environment and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of combined experience in office management, executive assistance, or HR administrative roles.
• High School Diploma Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin, HR, Student Affairs or related field

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex calendars for AVPs, schedule and coordinate meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, prepare meeting logistics.
• Draft correspondence, prepare reports and presentation materials, screen calls, maintain files and records.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical needs for Student Life programs and initiatives, including scheduling, room reservations, catering, onboarding, meetings, and other division-wide activities.
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, employees, students, and campus partners; manage the main phone line and general email inboxes; and coordinate mail and courier services.
• Support AVPs with department budgets, expense tracking, purchasing, monthly expense reports, and financial documentation; monitor and maintain office supplies and breakroom inventories.
• Arrange travel itineraries and accommodations, coordinate related logistics, and ensure timely completion of travel documentation and expense reporting.
• Handle sensitive employee and student information with discretion; maintain accurate records and ensure information is organized and protected.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Office administration

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin, HR, Student Affairs or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Denison University in Granville, Ohio seeks a Student Life Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Student Life. This role manages complex AVP calendars, drafts correspondence, and coordinates division-wide events, logistics, and travel.

You will be the front desk liaison, handling calls, emails, and visitor coordination, while safeguarding confidential information. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and discreet, thriving in a people‑oriented campus environment and