About the role#
The Press Office Student Assistant provides administrative support to the department. This role involves managing daily office tasks, interacting with visitors, and assisting staff with ongoing projects.
What you'll do#
- Greet and assist incoming visitors.
- Answer questions regarding department procedures.
- Handle a high volume of phone calls and take detailed messages for staff follow-up.
- Perform clerical duties including filing, photocopying, shredding, and sending faxes.
- Assist with various department projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and InDesign.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong customer service and organizational skills.
- Reliability and patience when working with visitors.
- Ability to work independently.
- Previous office experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Schedule: Maximum of 20 hours per week during the school session and up to 35 hours per week during breaks.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Pace University
Pace University is a nonprofit higher education institution based in New York. It was founded in 1906. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It focuses on academic programs and student mentorship.
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