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McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2023 benefits guidebook.
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Job Description:

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College. This position is available to work study and campus employment students.

Position: Office Assistant

Revision Dates: 7/17, 5/19, 9/19, 8/21

Reports to: Cheryl Knauer

Department: Communications & Marketing

Salary Grade: Tier I

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Location of Position: Winslow Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: Academic School Year

Scope: The Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) is a vibrant, creative department that serves the communication and marketing needs of McDaniel College. With a fast pace and day-to-day responsibilities that are ever-changing, the Office Assistant will play an integral role in helping the department stay focused and organized. An excellent opportunity to get a birds-eye view of the many parts of an integrated marketing and communication team, the Office Assistant will provide administrative support to the department, identifying and filling gaps that can help the department run most efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Submit and/or review submissions for the college's event calendar.
• Support the writing of news releases and other public relations/marketing materials.
• Create Excel spreadsheets that support analysis and planning of department staff.
• Internet and social media research, including updating information on the College's website and/or assisting with social media posts on the College's official accounts.
• Help track media coverage.
• Check the department email account and voicemail system, ensuring messages get sent to appropriate team members.
• Assist with administrative needs (mailings, filing, organizing photos and stories, organizing supplies, distributing mail)

Schedule:

6-8 hours a week, Office open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; with the potential of some evening/weekend assignments.

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College
• Self-starter with outgoing personality, good communication and writing skills.
• Attention to detail required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office needed, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite desirable.
• Interest in photography or videography a plus.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

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