Student Policy & Government Relations Assistant

Global Launch; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking an undergraduate student for a part-time Student Assistant role in the Office of Government Relations. You will provide administrative support, assist with data entry, credentialed documents, and legislative tracking for university policy matters.

Responsibilities include drafting materials, coordinating schedules for visits by officials, and supporting staff in daily activities while gaining exposure to higher education policy and government relations

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with proofreading/editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Majoring/minoring in political science or related field.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support, including organization, data entry, and document preparation.
• Draft correspondence, briefing papers, agendas, itineraries, and other written materials and analysis.
• Assist in tracking legislation and regulatory issues of importance to the university.
• Watch, take notes, and report on congressional and state legislative hearings and other meetings of importance to the office.
• Provide logistical support for campus visits by elected officials, their staff, and other meetings of importance hosted by the office.
• Shadow Government Relations staff and assist them to gain exposure to higher education policy and government relations.
• Provide support to other staff within the Office of the President as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Confidential information handling

Proofreading

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking an undergraduate student for a part-time Student Assistant role in the Office of Government Relations. You will provide administrative support, assist with data entry, credentialed documents, and legislative tracking for university policy matters.

Responsibilities include drafting materials, coordinating schedules for visits by officials, and supporting staff in daily activities while gaining exposure to higher education policy and government relations