About the role#
The TRIO Clerical position supports the Student Success Program office by handling a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This role is designed to help students build professional skills in communication, critical thinking, and teamwork while gaining experience in a university office setting.
What you'll do#
- Greet visitors, guests, and students as they arrive at the office.
- Answer incoming calls and direct them to the correct staff members.
- Schedule appointments for case managers.
- Manage office tasks such as typing, filing, scanning, copying, and preparing mass mailings.
- Handle the laptop lending process.
- Run errands across the university campus.
- Support the office manager during SSP events, including award ceremonies and welcome activities.
- Help compile data for the Annual Performance Report.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Saint Xavier University.
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Membership in the Student Success Program (SSP).
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic knowledge of Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A resume and cover letter must be included with your application.
Location & details#
- The position is located at 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, Illinois.
- This is an on-site, part-time role with a pay rate of $17.05 per hour.
- Work hours are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University is a Catholic institution based in Chicago. Founded in 1846, it is the oldest college in the city. The university serves 4,000 students across two campuses. It offers over 40 undergraduate programs and nearly 30 graduate degrees.
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