The Student Administrative Assistant serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This position provides administrative and programming support while helping create a positive, responsive, and student-centered office environment. Student Administrative Assistants develop valuable professional skills in customer service, communication, organization, and office operations while contributing to the success of the Stephens College community.
Schedule
Approximately 5 - 20 hrs. per week; depending on your schedule availability
Flexible scheduling based on class schedule and departmental needs.
Occasional evening or weekend hours for activities and/or special events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Welcome and assist students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
Answer office telephones and respond to inquiries appropriately.
Direct visitors to campus resources and offices.
Receive and distribute messages accurately and professionally.
Provide information about Stephens College programs, services, and events.
Perform general office duties including filing, data entry, preparing correspondence, copying, scanning, and maintaining office organization and supplies.
Assist with special projects, programs, events and departmental initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Represent the Office of Student Success & Engagement professionally.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Department-Specific Responsibilities for Residence Life
Assist with housing records and occupancy documentation.
Prepare materials for resident check-in and check-out.
Assist with lockout documentation and key management.
Prepare materials for Resident Assistant training and programming.
Support communication with residents and families.
Department-Specific Responsibilities for Student Engagement
Assist with event planning and logistics.
Prepare promotional materials and campus communications.
Maintain event calendars and registrations.
Support student organizations administratively.
Assist with campus traditions and engagement initiatives.
Support office social media and marketing as appropriate.
Learning Outcomes
Professional communication
Customer service
Administrative and organizational skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Leadership and professionalism
Understanding of higher education administration
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a Stephens College student.
Meet institutional requirements for student employment.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and integrity.
Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous customer service experience.
Experience working in an office environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Experience using office technology.
Strong written communication skills.
Previous campus involvement or leadership experience.
Ideal Candidate
Welcoming and approachable
Dependable and punctual
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong communicator
Comfortable interacting with diverse populations
Positive ambassador for Stephens College
Committed to creating a caring and inclusive campus community
Salary Description
$15.00/hour
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbia, MO
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Educational Administrationunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Social Media Marketingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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