Student - Student Affairs Office Assistant Summer & Fall 2026

The Student Assistant provides key support in bringing a positive attitude and friendly interaction to the Student Affairs Office and those visiting. They provide valuable assistance with the on-site support and organization of the Student Affairs offices through answering questions and assisting guests. The ideal assistant is outgoing and provides valuable insight and suggestions when they have ideas they would like to try.

The student is required to work up to 6-10 hours per week during the school year with the option to work up to 40 hours per week during breaks (summer/winter/spring break). The Student Affairs office is open from 9AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. This position offers an opportunity to better understand the inner workings of the college.

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors coming into the Student Affairs suite and answering/returning/forwarding call inquiries in a polite and timely manner.
  • Schedule visitors for an appointment as needed
  • Directing scheduled visitors to the correct office
• Standard office procedures, such as utilizing knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook. Filing, photocopying, and aiding the Student Affair’s office staff in a variety of functions, including event coordination and project management.
• Share suggestions and ideas from a student perspective
• Keep the reception area neat and clean

Requirements:

• Must be a full-time student at Ursinus College
• Must be either a first year, sophomore or junior student
• Dependable and punctual
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be friendly and courteous to all; in person and on the phone
• Meet deadlines
• Exhibit respect and professionalism
• Be self-motivated and outgoing personality

Preferred Qualifications:

• People oriented – you enjoy helping people both in-person and on the phone.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: you love to share your ideas.
• Ability to show close attention to detail, take initiative, follow directions, meet deadlines and be creative.
• Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Windows Suite
• Willingness to learn

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice.  Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.