Student Project & Programs Assistant

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University on the Spartan Campus seeks a dedicated student employee to support an assigned department with administrative and customer-service duties, plus project work. Under supervision, you will assist with daily functions and complete projects that align with departmental goals.

Responsibilities include helping students and visitors, handling calls and emails, maintaining records, supporting events, conducting research, organizing materials, and preparing final deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must be currently full-time enrolled at Norfolk State University.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing with the University.
• Must meet the minimum GPA requirement established by the employing department or program.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and complete all required employment documentation.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and punctuality.
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be available to work the assigned schedule without interfering with classes.
• Must comply with all Norfolk State University policies and workplace expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students and visitors.
• Responding to telephone calls and emails.
• Maintaining records.
• Supporting programs and events.
• Conducting research.
• Organizing project materials.
• Monitoring deadlines.
• Providing progress updates.
• Preparing final reports, presentations, or other deliverables.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrating professionalism and dependability.
• Following University policies.
• Completing assignments within established timelines.
• Work with the supervisor to establish the project’s goals, scope, timeline, and expected outcomes.
• Develop a project work plan that identifies tasks, deadlines, resources, and deliverables.
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and other project partners.
• Use appropriate technology, software, and University resources to complete assigned tasks.
• Identify challenges and recommend possible solutions.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, accomplishments, and work hours.
• Complete all assigned project deliverables by the established deadline.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation, report, portfolio, or other approved product sum.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norfolk State University on the Spartan Campus seeks a dedicated student employee to support an assigned department with administrative and customer-service duties, plus project work. Under supervision, you will assist with daily functions and complete projects that align with departmental goals.

Responsibilities include helping students and visitors, handling calls and emails, maintaining records, supporting events, conducting research, organizing materials, and preparing final deliverables.