Student Life Clerical - Student Employment

Student Life Clerical - Student Employment

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Required

Job Number

01634

Department

Student Life SE

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Summary

This class is accountable for supporting staff by performing a wide range of basic clerical/office tasks for the University.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The Student Life clerical position supports the functional areas of Student Development which includes housing, activities, orientation and organizations, as well as, the Office of the Dean of Students and the Vice President for Student Life.
• Greets visitors and guests to the office; assists those attending meetings with professional staff
• Provides assistance with information regarding programs and events
• Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and preparing documents; Answers phones and directs callers to appropriate staff members;
• Becomes familiar with the University policies, procedures, and general information to assist with inquiries
• Uses software which support department operations such as eRezLife (housing), Canva (event marketing) and The Den (student organizations)
• Assists with special projects and assignments within the Division of Student Life
• Runs errands throughout the University; represents the office in a professional and courteous manner when visiting offices on campus;
• Follows procedures when handling petty cash requests;
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work-Study eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

• Some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

• Good organizational skills;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu