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Department Assistant (Internship Program)

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Department Assistant (Internship Program)

Assist the faculty or staff members of a specific department with various duties including secretarial, networking, and inventory.  Are you drawn to the community and energy of working on a college campus within your degree/area of study? Do you enjoy interacting with faculty, students, staff and high-level professionals?

If so, consider applying for a Faculty/Department Assistant position.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

 What You Will Do

  • Communicate professionally with internal and external partners, administrators, practitioners, staff, and students (current and prospective) on behalf of the department’s faculty or staff.
  • Manage calendars and take notes for meetings as needed.
  • Schedule meetings and provide logistical support for department coordinator.
  • Retrieve research resources, provide occasional editorial assistance, submit materials for distribution on campus and in the community.
  • Plan events: communicate with guests, reserve rooms, order catering, and assist with managing logistics.
  • Prepare meeting documentation, assist with managing filing systems and maintaining office inventory.
  • Collaborate with fellow Faculty Department Assistants on projects and divisional activities.
  • Move projects forward and continually look for ways to leverage faculty time to best advantage for students and the community.
  • Curate content for Program website and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), including for personnel and event updates. Coordinate with external media/web designer and posts content for Program events.
  • Manage Program database and annual/semi-annual newsletter(s) as needed.
  • Report regularly to Faculty director on work progress and all Program activities.

 Who You Are:

  • You set a high bar for yourself with attention to detail and strong customer service orientation.
  • You know how to be helpful even when you don’t have the answer.
  • Adaptability is second nature; with constant change, you are flexible and receptive to feedback.
  • You are comfortable juggling priorities, reporting to multiple supervisors, and accommodating a broad range of work-styles.
  • You work well independently and also contribute as a valuable team member.
  • People describe you as reliable; you always follow through and strive to surpass expectations
  • You have worked in an office environment before and are proficient with Microsoft Office.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Job:

  • You can make an impact and voice in helping others achieve their goals by utilizing your administrative skills.
  • You can build relationships with a diverse group of faculty and students in a collaborative culture.
  • You will practice on-the-job learning in a supportive environment with continuous professional training.
  • You will grow your career here by being exposed to the inner workings of a community college, its policies and leadership – all while attending as a student.
  • You have the full support of Highline faculty and staff for maintaining your work-life balance.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: A minimum of 2 quarters or 25 credits completed. Must have a 2.0 or higher in BUSN 216 and BUSN 218. Interest in office administration, customer service experience and marketing.

Additional Qualifications: Business Pathway students are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internet tools, with a willingness to learn new technologies. Demonstrated experience prioritizing tasks to changing needs, and seeing tasks to completion in a timely manner. Excellent analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle sensitive matters with tact.

Skills:

Event Planning, Coordination, Social Media, Administrative Work, Student Services, Calendar Management, Administrative Assistance, Office Administration, Teaching, Travel Arrangements

 Interested? Apply Here!