Work-Study – Office Assistant – BGS (Federal Work-Study Only)

The School of Business and Graduate Studies (BGS) is looking for a Student Work Study Office Assistant to work between the hours of 10 am and 7 pm at 4 days a week (M-F); Max. 10 hrs./wk. 

Summary of Duties but not limited to:

  • Complete various projects such as outreach mass mailings, monthly reports, desk copies inventory
  • Answer telephones and provide exceptional assistance to our students, faculty, and staff
  • Assist in maintaining office calendars and book various appointments
  • Assist in creating documents such as letters, envelopes, event flyers and Orientation packets
  • Prepare Orientation packets, tent cards, door signs, and sign-in lists. Assist at Orientation by attending the sign-in tables and ushering
  • Assist at the New Student Orientations, Dean’s List Ceremonies, and Open Houses
  • Attend Trinity Institute training for FERPA, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Assist in requesting desk copies from publishers
  • Disseminate desk copies to faculty and keep accurate records of the books
  • Filing and creating New Student Folders
  • Checking and distributing mail
  • Conduct research
  • Generate reports

You will develop the following skills in this position (ideal for your resume):

  • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, and Mail Merges (we even send you to training!)
  • Intermediate level skill in office and file management
  • Intermediate level customer- and student- service skills
  • Skill managing inventory, as well as ordering and disseminating textbook desk copies
  • Beginner- to Intermediate- research skills
  • Complete the FERPA (student record- keeping), harassment, and working with disabled persons training courses
  • Unique knowledge of Trinity departments and their functions

Student Worker Requirements:

  • Prior office experience
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft, Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Professional demeanor and customer service skills
  • Be able to work 10 hours/week; the schedule is flexible

TO APPLY, Email your resume and the hours that you will be available to work in addition to your selected major to studentjobs@trinitydc.edu.

Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.