Student Worker: Office Assistant

This position is for eligible, current students enrolled at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.


Title:        Student Office Worker in Student Life Services
10-15 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays with some flexibility)

Function:    Reporting to and under the direct supervision of the Dean of Students, supports the work of Student Life Services.

The Student Life Services Office provides many functions for the seminary campus. In addition to the annual special events, which this office coordinates (Welcome Week, Chowderfest, Graduation, etc.), it also oversees the operations related to Housing and Residence Life, Student Association, Student Health Insurance, events, and other student concerns.  

Capabilities Required:  
•    A willingness to serve with a spirit of cooperation.
•    Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds in a warm and hospitable manner.
•    Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
•    Must possess excellent customer service skills (i.e., professional telephone etiquette, task follow-through, and courteous demeanor).
•    Ability to work well in a team environment.
•    Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
•    Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
•    Must possess strong organizational skills.
•    Must possess administrative/general office skills.
•    Must possess excellent computer skills, including word processing, database management, and publications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva)
•    Must possess savvy social media skills to provide WhatsApp support.
•    Ability to clean and keep supplies filled in the small Staff/Student kitchen across from the Mailroom. Help maintain “third spaces” on campus (game room, student lounges, etc.).
 
Use of Capabilities:
•    Greets people to the Student Life Services office, determines need, and directs to appropriate person/office(s).
•    Provides administrative assistance to Student Life Services staff by maintaining information databases, updating lists, and organizing records.
•    Assists with special projects/events (specifically new student orientation preparation, Service Day, Graduation, Christmas-on-the-Hill, Community meals, Dinner for all Nations, and summer projects).
•    Assist with managing student communication and marketing for events: including digital signage and flyers, as well as Whatsapp.
•    General administrative tasks as required, i.e., filing, copying, collating, shredding, distributing.
•    Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Dean of Students, Coordinator of Student Life, and Administrative Assistant.
•    Assists with minor housing tasks (residency letters, scanning, posting signage, etc.)
•    Performs other housing support as assigned or directed by the Housing Manager.