
The Office of Global Education - Office Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: Office Assistant
Department: The Office of Global Education
Supervisors: Dr. Jeff Palis
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.75/hr.
Length of Employment: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.
Department Description
The Office of Global Education (OGE) promotes international education experiences to HPU students through study abroad opportunities and on-campus events. The OGE also provides support services to our international and internationally affiliated students. As a team member in our office, you will meet people from all over the world and will have the opportunity to share your own experiences too.
Job Description
The Office Assistant is responsible for representing the OGE as the first point of contact to the public. Workers are therein stationed at the reception desk. Office Assistants provide administrative support to all OGE staff members. This is a customer service-oriented position and applicants must be motivated to work independently, as well as collaboratively. Duties will vary and flexibility in the workplace is . Students must have excellent rapport during phone calls and possess conversational English fluency. The ideal candidate for this position is a creative thinker who is eager to contribute their ideas while clearly demonstrating a strong understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.
Job Location/ Hours Required
The candidate will typically conduct their duties in the Office of Global Education suite in Cottrell Hall. Occasional evening and weekend hours may also be . The ideal candidate will be available 8-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting students and other visitors
- Answering the office phone line and email account
- Scheduling appointments and emailing reminders to students
- Designing social media content and keeping platforms updated daily
- Assisting with special events and orientations, including some outside of typical business hours
- Aid in processing student application data while maintaining the utmost confidentiality
- Performing assigned tasks promptly and efficiently
- Contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Maintaining proper workplace attire and consistent punctuality
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be study abroad alumni or current F-1 international students. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must commit to working through at least May of 2026. Applicants must be reliable, punctual, and possess a superior attention to detail (references will be contacted).
Desired Skills:
An outgoing and friendly demeanor
Demonstrated interest in other cultures and global contexts
Expertise with social media platforms and designing content for the OGE accounts
Excellent customer service skills
Strong writing skills
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office products
A willingness to establish interpersonal relationships with the students we serve
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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