Department Assistant

Southern Utah University • Cedar City, UT

43d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant to the English Department, you will provide essential support to the Administrative Assistant, Department Chair, faculty, and staff in completing day-to-day operational tasks. This role includes serving as a primary point of contact at the Departments front desk, offering excellent customer service to students, visitors, and university personnel.

Requirements

• Must be an enrolled SUU student for duration of employment in the English Department.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Email etc.)

Nice To Haves

• English Major / Minor preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine administrative duties and departmental projects as assigned
• Monitor and respond to departmental emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner
• Manage front desk operations, including greeting guests and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages throughout the department
• Support scheduling, document preparation, filing, and other clerical functions to ensure smooth daily work flow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees