Student Affairs Office Assistant

Student Affairs Office Assistant

Requisition ID: 2024-8443
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Student Programs and Services
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President-Student Affairs
Advertised Salary: $20-$25 per hour, commensurate with experience

Overview
The Staff Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) at Utah State University (USU). Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Staff Assistant helps manage day-to-day office tasks, facilitates communication, and assists in coordinating key activities. This position ensures that the VPSAs office runs efficiently and supports student-centered initiatives across the university.

The role serves as a key point of contact between the VPSAs office and internal/external stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff, and works closely with the Administrative Assistant to manage office operations.

Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Answer and direct phone calls
Organize and schedule appointments
Write and distribute emails, memos, etc.
Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
Maintain contact lists
Provide exceptional welcoming and general support to visitors
Other duties as assigned
Responsibilities:

Welcomes students to the office.
Supports the Administrative Assistant as directed.
Performs office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, calendar management, and other general duties as assigned.
Screens inquiries and requests; uses judgement and tact to prioritize schedules, calendars, and meetings.
Provides administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences, and maintaining/ordering office supplies.
Serves as a liaison with other departments and constituencies in the resolution of matters concerning the activities and operations of the department.
Composes various standard documents, correspondence and reports.
Prepares agendas, coordinates meetings, and transcribes meeting minutes.
Plans and executes events, including banquets, receptions, retreats, etc.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience; or vocational/technical training/associate degree in an office or business field plus two years of related experience; or a bachelors degree in a related field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills.
Skilled with computer programs, including spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, presentation software, and graphic packages.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Skilled in creative problem solving.
Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
Good organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
Ability to work without supervision.
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eteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).