First-Year Experience Work Study

Union College • Schenectady, NY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for students who qualify for Work-Study and will provide support with a variety of daily office duties. These duties may include office reception, social media management, publicizing opportunities and resources for students, and planning and executing first-year experience events.

Requirements

• Must qualify for Work-Study.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) are required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are required, with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Experience with social media is required.
• Experience using Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, Photoshop and/or other design software is desired.
• Genuine interest in social media marketing and publicity are a plus.
• Creativity and artistic abilities are a plus.
• Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative, adapt to changes in routine and work independently.
• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn.
• Must have the ability to handle sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Genuine interest in social media marketing and publicity are a plus.
• Creativity and artistic abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet students and families visiting the office.
• Assist with the publicity and dissemination of information regarding opportunities to students and faculty on campus via email, flyers, social media, newsletters, etc.
• Design and distribute flyers.
• Create and publish content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• Help plan and execute first-year experience events.
• General office work including: data entry, filing, scanning, copying, running errands around campus and other clerical duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed