STUDENT: Office Assistant, Career & Leadership Development

University of Northwestern - St. Paul; Minnesota; On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

University of Northwestern - St. Paul seeks an Office Assistant for Career & Leadership Development. The 6-hour weekly role supports operations, marketing, and technology, with responsibilities in customer service, events coordination, and general office tasks.

Qualifications include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams, and a proactive, organized approach. This on-campus position aligns with Northwestern's mission and community values.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals professionally.
• Self-starter with little supervision and strong initiative.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service and support to customers and office staff.
• Assist in office duties, marketing/social media, and event coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Title:

STUDENT: Office Assistant, Career & Leadership Development

VP Area:

Student Experience

Department:

Career & Leadership Development

Position Compensation:

$11.80 per hour

Location:

Main Campus

Who We Are:

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God's Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:

Contribute to the overall success of the Career & Leadership Development department in the areas of operations, marketing, and technology by performing a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Hours per week: 6

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service and support to all customers and office staff
• Assist in general office duties, administrative work, marketing/social media/bulletin boards, and participate in the coordination of various events
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivator, and initiator with little supervision
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks from several sources
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern's mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.