About McDaniel College:

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, with work study as part of your Financial Aid package

Position: Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) Program Assistant

Revision Dates: 8/2023

Reports to: ODI Director - Felicia Ellzy Department: Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Salary Grade: Tier I FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Location of Position: ROJ Student Center, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: 2023-2024 Academic School Year

Scope: ODI /Program Assistants provide administrative and programming support to ODI by assisting with programs/events, and supporting Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at McDaniel College.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor front desk and assist with receptionist duties, including phone coverage, mailing, data entry, copying, and filing
• Assist with the marketing of ODI programs/events on campus
• Utilize presences to track student attendance for events/programs, advertise and promote programs/events
• Greet and orient visitors to services and resources
• Assist with preparation of ODI programs/events, including making or proofing materials and transporting materials to various locations
• Assist with data entry as needed
• Assist professional staff with any projects as necessary
• Maintain the appearance of and update the office's bulletin boards
• Other Duties as assigned

Schedule:

Must be able to work a minimum of 6 hours per week between 8:30am-4:30pm. Periodically, there may be some evening hours for programs/events. These events will be scheduled in advance and given proper notice.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current student at McDaniel
• Has work study as part of Financial Aid package
• Discretion and reliability in sensitive and confidential matters are vital
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to accurately assess and handle phone calls, visitor requests, etc., with discretion and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive campus community
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to serve as an ethical role model for peers

Physical Characteristics:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working with files. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity is involved in regards to typing and/or filing. The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

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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