About the role#
The Student Administrative Assistant supports the Dean’s Office at Chatham University. This on-site, paid position is available to current students and operates on a rolling basis. The role requires a commitment of up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
What you'll do#
- Manage incoming correspondence via the official school email account and distribute campus-wide emails.
- Oversee EHCC campus calendar approvals and add academic or student-led events to the schedule.
- Coordinate campus mail and package deliveries, including notifying recipients of arrivals.
- Assist with event planning tasks such as placing catering orders, submitting IT and facilities requests, and drafting event flyers.
- Support space reservations and ASTRA approvals by maintaining lists for supervisor review.
- Act as an ambassador for the Dean’s Office by providing tours to external visitors.
- Create training tutorials and walkthroughs for future student assistants.
- Participate in a brief performance review at the end of each semester.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Chatham University.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with event coordination is a plus.
- Preferred majors include Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or Public Health.
Location & details#
- Location: Eden Hall, Eastside, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Hours: Maximum of 20 hours per week combined across all campus jobs.
About Chatham University
Chatham University is a higher education institution founded in 1869. Based in Pittsburgh, the school operates across the Shadyside neighborhood and the Eden Hall campus. It offers over 60 programs with a focus on sustainability, healthcare, and business. The university employs between 201 and 500 staff members.
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