What are the responsibilities and job description for the NWS - Academic and Career Advising Office Assistant position at Pacific University?
This position is only open to current Pacific University Students
Purpose of Position: The Academic & Career Advising Center provides academic advising support, career advising to current students and alumni, and employer resources to our campus and community partners. We are a fun, collaborative team looking to hire four (4) students who are interested in learning more about academic and career advising, growing their skills, and gaining experience working in an office environment. We believe in helping students explore their academic and career interests and provide opportunities for them to build up their skills and experience to prepare them for their future!
Student applicants should be available to work a maximum of six (6) hours a week in the office during business hours (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), although we may have some remote projects and after-hours in-person events.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing scheduled coverage of front desk
Assist students, faculty, staff, and other guests by helping them find answers to their questions
Answer and delegate emails and phone calls to appropriate ACA staff
Receive, process, and file common advising and registration forms (Major Declarations) via Box and Google sheets.
Support ACA staff with various projects using Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, Google Docs, and Box.
Enter data and information into databases and spreadsheets via Google sheets
Possible specializations could include:
Employer relations, which could include database management or outreach
Event support, both virtual and in-person
Marketing, including design, communication, and social media
Research and/or presentation on academic and career topics
Competencies to practice: Analytic & Critical Thinking, Applied Problem Solving, Oral & Written Communication, Teamwork & Leadership
Length of employment: Spring semester 2025. January 27, 2025 – May 13, 2025.
Supervisor Name & Email: Sara Alvarez Olvera, sara.alvarezolvera@pacificu.edu
Wage rate: $15.95/hr
Responsible, dependable, strong communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively interact with others, attention to detail, ability to collaborate with others.
Salary : $16
