Student Representative, University Relations

University Of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Portland is seeking a Student Representative for University Relations to provide administrative support and assist with office operations. The role involves clerical tasks, event staffing, and coordination with staff and donors on campus.

Ideal candidates will have strong editing, writing, and communication skills, plus the ability to manage deadlines and work in a collaborative team. Schedule requires a minimum 6 hours per week, with potential for evening/weekend coverage.

Qualifications

Desire to work in an office setting and learn new skills.
Strong writing and editing skills; may be asked to complete small editing project.
Willingness to work with donors and campus staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative/clerical support to the Office of Advancement & University Relations, including filing, mailing, copying, and campus errands.
Handle data entry, mail merges, and complex copying projects for various staff members.
Assist staff with events sponsored by University Relations, including event prep, staffing, and post-event duties.

Skills

Editing

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Student Representative, University Relations

Job Title Student Representative, University Relations

Department

Department Development Office Administration

Terms and Hours

Min. 6 hrs/wk

Job Category

Student Employment

Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

Student Representatives provide administrative support to the Office of Advancement & University Relations staff. Our offices are located in Waldschmidt Hall; we are a complex team of 20+ staff members who raise funds for the University.

Administrative skills, ability to prioritize and work with deadlines, strong editing and computer skills are all needed to be successful in this position. Student Representative will also need the flexibility to assist with several University events each year. Minimum 6 – 8 hours per work week of availability is requested; priority for helping to staff evening or weekend work events. This job could continue through the summer if student has easy access to campus.

Core Duties

Provide administrative/clerical support to the Office of Advancement & University Relations including filing, mailing, copying, and campus errands
Ability to take on a variety of projects from various staff members that may include mail merges, sending out mailings, complex copying projects, and data entry
Assist staff with special events that are sponsored by University Relations; may include event preparation, event staffing, and post-event duties as assigned
Assist Advancement staff in annual scholarship thank-you letter project; requires editing skills, extreme attention to detail, and data entry
Ability to communicate in a professional manner with donors and high-level members of the University community
Driving Golf Cart to support event logistics
Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Desire to work in an office setting and learn new skills
Some experience in Microsoft Word or Excel
Strong writing and editing skills (Note: may be asked to complete small editing project if called to an interview)
Works well within a team environment and clearly communicates work/project progress to "tag-team" with other student employees
Ability to work in a self-directed environment
Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with high level donors and UP staff members

Preferred Qualifications