Summer Office Associate
Washington & Lee University
Lexington, VA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 12, 2023
Job Description:
The Office of the President is seeking a summer office associate. This position will provide coverage for the front office to allow other staff time off during the summer, assist with projects as needed, and generally contribute toward the management of the President's Office. The position provides an opportunity to learn about the administration of the university, meet high-level staff and administrators, and enjoy a work environment centrally located in Washington Hall. There will be some projects and work to be completed but this person will be the “face” of the office during others' vacations. Thus, it is an excellent position for someone who might need to study in a quiet environment, as long as the needs of the job are met.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. Our department is committed to contributing to an educational environment that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.
Essential Functions:
The Office of the President is seeking a summer employee to handle the following tasks:
- Serve as the point-of-contact for the Office of the President, as needed
- Answer phones and triage calls, as needed
- Assist with scanning, mailing, and logging of presidential correspondence
- Perform various computer tasks, primarily using Microsoft Office Suite
- Run errand on campus
- Assist with any other projects as needed for the president or Board of Trustees
Minimum Pay: $12.50
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with an eagle-eye for editing.
- Professional demeanor.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to run occasional errands on campus.
- Commitment to confidentiality.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin on May 25th and continue until the position is filled. Resume and cover letter are required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.
External Applicants: Application instructions for external applicants are located on the jobs.wlu.edu or here.
Current W&L Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Instructions are located at jobs.wlu.edu or here.
Position Type:
Non-Exempt, Part Time, Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)