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Office Assistant
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Job ID 4012
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Geography
Date Posted Nov 18, 2024
Category Academic
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
  • 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. 
Available Openings 2
Hours 4.0 to 9.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.57/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2024-2025
Contact Name Laura Kigin
Contact Email kigin@macalester.edu
Work Location Geography Office, Carnegie 104
Phone 651-696-6249


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