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Office Assistant
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Job ID	4012
Job Type	On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer	Geography
Date Posted	Apr 17, 2025
Category	Academic (AY)
Job Description	Geography Department Office Assistant tasks include but are not limited to: Serve as department receptionist; interact politely and knowledgeably with walk-in visitors Pick up and deliver mail, Document Services projects, and other deliveries on campus. Assists staff with preparation for special events, e.g., department sponsored workshops and conference, department gatherings, etc. Type documents, spreadsheets, reports, labels as directed, using appropriate computer applications. Scan documents and create pdfs Perform general housekeeping tasks in the office area.
Job Requirements	Work study is required for this position. A strong ability to work with and communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds. Ability to use the following software programs, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint/Google docs, sheets, forms, etc., and knowledge of Canva design software (preferred by not required) Knowledge of standard office procedures: typing, copying, scanning etc. Good organizational skills. Professional and mature demeanor appropriate to an office setting. An interest in geography and/or the social sciences is preferred, but not required. Work hours are schedule M-F between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Benefits	Sick and Safe Time Student employees accrue sick and safe time at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours paid. Sick and safe time is not paid out upon departure. Review the full sick and safe time policy on the Student Employment website.
Available Openings	3
Hours	8.5 to 10.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate	$15.97/hour
Time Frame	Academic Year 2025-2026
Contact Name	Constance A DeLage
Contact Email	cdelage@macalester.edu
Work Location	90 Macalester Street St. Paul MN 55105
Phone	651-696-6249

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