Honors Program - Student Office Assistant

La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Student Office Assistant will provide clerical support for the Honors Program. This role involves assisting with office projects, supporting the program's director and coordinator with front desk procedures, and aiding in the execution of program events. Specific duties include staffing the South Hall front desk, managing office inventory and supplies, opening and closing the South Hall office, updating social media for honors events, recruiting students, developing recruiting materials, and communicating with prospective and current students. The assistant will also support Honors faculty by collecting course syllabi. Additional training may be provided for tasks such as processing applications and checking student enrollment, which will require FERPA training and access to systems like Banner, Etrieve, and Degree Works.

Requirements

  • Ability to focus on details and think creatively
  • Strong clerical skills (filing and typing)
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google products, etc.)
  • Must be reliable, accurate, and flexible
  • Communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Convey a positive attitude in person and via phone and email
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to remain seated for up to an hour while working on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
  • Judgment and consideration while handling the confidential information of students

Nice To Haves

  • A working knowledge of Honors and its culture is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Staff the South Hall front desk and participate in other customer service duties
  • Maintain office inventory and restock supplies
  • Maintain South Hall (open up for AM shift, close up for evening shift)
  • Update social media for honors events
  • Recruit students and develop recruiting material
  • Contact and support prospective students and students in the program
  • Support Honors faculty and collect course syllabi from Honors courses
  • Complete tasks assigned by the program director and coordinator
  • Process applications
  • Check enrollment for Honors students
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