Department of Communications Office Student Assistant

CSUF•Fullerton, CA

9d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Department of Communications prepares students to be effective and ethical communicators in advertising, entertainment, tourism, journalism, and public relations, and provides a grounding in ethical practice. The Department of Communications Student Assistant will support the department with administrative tasks and responsibilities, including basic clerical support to students, faculty, and staff. On a daily basis, the student assistant will answer the department telephone, check the department email inbox, type, file, Xerox, shred documents, sort mail, make interoffice deliveries, post flyers, assist with coordinating department events and meetings, monitor department and club social media sites, and assist with creating social media content. The Communications Student Assistant is a public-facing position, so a cordial and professional manner is essential Student hires can be utilized in various offices within the Department of Communications, such as the main office or the Daily Titan Office.

Requirements

Knowledge of graphic design including some experience with (or willingness to learn) Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and/or Canva.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to manage multiple projects with ongoing interruptions with minimal supervision and with great attention to detail.
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) various social media platforms.
Ability to use independent judgment, critical thinking skills and analytical skills.
Some customer service experience
Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents
Must be a current CSUF federal work-study student
Submit resume and federal work study award summary

Responsibilities

Assist with filing paperwork and data entry
Light typing of general forms or materials.
Ability to pay close attention to details in processing documents.
Update Excel spreadsheets
Assist with event planning and logistics
Distribute incoming mail
Maintain office supply levels
Communicate on a regular basis (online and in-person) with team members and the community
Comfortable with various social media platforms
Other duties as assigned