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Lead Office Assistant
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Job ID 6767
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Date Posted Apr 15, 2026
Category General Office (AY)
Job Description

This fast paced position will report to the Department Coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Department and the Idea Lab. In this role you will support the administrative needs of the Idea Lab and work closely with the Department Coordinator to keep the day to day operations of the Idea Lab running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who is seeking leadership opportunities, is detail oriented, self motivated, highly dependable and creative. There are two positions available for this role. One will prioritize Idea Lab reservation management and the other will prioritize Idea Lab hosted workshop management.

 

When applying, please include a COVER LETTER telling why you want this position and resume. You'll need to combine these two items into one PDF and upload it to the resume field of the application.

 

Job Description:

  • Work Study is prioritized
  • Must be able to work at least 9 hours per week
  • Maintain the google calendar management for Idea Lab reservations and/or workshops 

  • Maintain and create important documents and spreadsheets for the Idea Lab and E&I department

  • Be part of the E&I Student Leadership Team

  • Attend regular student leadership team meetings

  • Attend regular student staff meetings

  • Must be able to work at least some weekday shifts between 9-4pm

  • Create timely and accurate MacDaily posts

  • Be a positive resource and role model for Idea Lab student staff 

  • Lead workshops in the Idea Lab, student staff meetings and orientation meetings as needed

  • Meet weekly deadlines

  • Clean and maintain the Idea Lab space as needed

  • Create CANVA documents and promotions

  • Set the bar high for maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming Idea Lab and E&I department space

  • Maintain courteous and professional written and verbal communications with all faculty, campus staff, students, community, and alumni partners

  • Strong interest in the Idea Lab and Entrepreneurship Department

 

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Work study is prioritized for this position

  • Must be able to work 9 hours per week

  • Hardworking

  • Curious and open minded

  • Not afraid to get messy/dirty

  • Highly dependable and punctual

  • Ability to work during Macathon during a weekend in November

  • Able to meet deadlines and follow instructions

  • Strong communication skills

  • High attention to detail

  • Self motivated

  • Team player

  • Project Management and leadership experience a plus

  • Experience with CANVA, Instagram, and any media and design is a plus

  • Experience with entrepreneurship, sewing machines, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cricut vinyl cutters, and other creative hobbies a plus

When applying, please include a COVER LETTER telling why you want this position and resume. You'll need to combine these two items into one PDF and upload it to the resume field of the application.

 

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 2
Hours 9.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $16.37/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2026-2027
Contact Name Briana Riley
Contact Email briley@macalester.edu
Work Location Idea Lab 2nd floor of the library
Phone N/A


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