UAI Administrative Assistant (Work Study) 1 Position - Worcester State University

Worcester State University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester State University in Worcester, MA, invites applications for an Administrative Assistant (WSU students only) in the Urban Action Institute. This non-supervisory, part-time role supports social justice initiatives with clerical and organizational tasks, meeting scheduling, record-keeping, and event materials.

Responsibilities include outreach support, communications, and assisting staff on special projects, ensuring accuracy and mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Interest in social justice and equity work.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and organizational support for social justice initiatives.
• Manage correspondence, scheduling, records, and databases.
• Prepare materials for events and programs; assist outreach and communications.
• Support staff with special projects and ensure tasks are completed on time.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Discretion

Social justice interest

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Aff…

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:

Department:Urban Action Institute
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Number of Vacancies:1
SSTA Supervisor: Yeruksew Hoyt-Rouse
Position Type: Non-Supervisory
Number of Hours Per Week:4-6
General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides clerical and organizational support to advance the institution's social justice initiatives. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, maintaining records and databases, preparing materials for events and programs, assisting with outreach and communications, and supporting staff with special projects. Ensures all tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with the institution's mission and values.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace. The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and a demonstrated interest in social justice and equity work are required. Experience in administrative support, event coordination, or community engagement is preferred.

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Aff…
*This position is available for WSU students only*
Hourly Rate: $15.00