Alumni Engagement Office Asst.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Speaking, greeting, and hosting guests of the office including alumni, students, and university leadership

• Assisting at events during select weekends and evenings throughout the semester
• Interact positively and professionally with all who come into the office
• Talking with and relating to alumni from different decades and campuses
• Relay information on the various university resources for alumni
• Replying to emails promptly and professionally
• Assist with setup and hosting of on-campus events
• Receiving and placing phone calls
• Basic office functions
• Work on the creative and graphic design pieces for the marketing content with OAE
• Occasionally record video and take pictures during events our alumni attend
• Assist the Alumni Engagement Director and Assistant Directors with the marketing and social media strategy of the OAE
• Work on videography and photography pieces and edit them using the Adobe Creative Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Interpersonal skills, including a collaborative and team-oriented work style
• Ability to interact and work with a diverse group including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and guests
• Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Be comfortable with using Canon DSLR and Canon Lenses – Photography and Videography
• Work a minimum of 15 hours weekly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Knowledge of the Canon DSLR and Canon Lenses – Photography and Videography

Work Hours:

15-18 hours per week – hours will be determined by the OAR Director or Administrative Staff considering the students' class schedule and availability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment for day-to-day responsibilities is a climate-controlled office setting, that is well lit and the noise level is moderate. Occasional work environments include outdoors and athletic events, i.e. football tailgates, basketball games, conferences of which involves physical activity.