About the role#
The College of Arts & Sciences is looking for a Student Assistant to support the office of Dean MacNeil. This position involves managing daily administrative operations and assisting with departmental communications. You will work on-site in Pittsburgh.
What you'll do#
- Answer phones and greet office visitors.
- Handle filing, copying, and interoffice mail delivery.
- Complete clerical tasks like database management, typing, and preparing mailings.
- Compose social media posts for the College of Arts & Sciences.
- Maintain the office and perform other tasks assigned by the Dean or Office Coordinator.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Chatham University, specifically in Communications, Business Administration, or Psychology.
- Basic knowledge of myChatham and MS Office products, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfort working independently on various projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Hours: Maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year, not to exceed 980 hours per calendar year.
- Note: Student employees working multiple campus jobs must notify all managers. Positions do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.
About Chatham University
Chatham University is an educational institution founded in 1869. It operates out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with campuses in the Shadyside neighborhood and at Eden Hall. The university provides over 60 programs in fields including health, science, business, and the arts. It maintains a staff of 1,034 employees.
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