STUDENT-Department of Education Office Operations Assistant

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

12d•$16

About The Position

The Department of Education is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated student worker to coordinate and maintain administrative tasks for the department. This role involves managing the department's social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) in coordination with the department chair. The ideal candidate will be energized by the department's vision for equity and social justice and will ensure that department members have the resources needed to serve over 120 majors and minors. The department's vision is to prepare creative, culturally competent, critically reflective graduates with deep knowledge who work collaboratively to achieve high-quality education for all.

Requirements

At least one year of Office Assistant (B) experience
Familiarity with social media account maintenance and curation
Comfortable working with students, staff, faculty, and prospective students
Ability to work independently
Ability to identify and carry out routine tasks
Ability to take initiative to develop or modify systems to be more efficient or effective
Open to direction and feedback
Ability to work well independently
Demonstrated problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Committed to issues of social justice

Responsibilities

Front desk coverage including answering phones and welcoming visitors
Creating and updating promotional materials using Canva and other campus supported platforms
Photocopying, scanning, running errands, and making sure that the office is presentable to guests
Updating website using Drupal
Think Tank Tuesday/Thursday Events
Education Department library maintenance
Tracking and ordering office supplies
Managing social media platforms and posting consistently on Instagram and Facebook
Working closely with faculty, staff and students in department programs to develop social media content
Support for department events, including Spring Lecture, workshops, and admissions events
Weekly meetings with supervisors
May assist with other department needs as assigned