JOB SUMMARY

The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Finance and Administration is seeking a Graduate Student Project Assistant to support the Associate Dean and Senior Director of College Operations with a variety of project-based assignments during the summer and fall. This part-time student role is a good opportunity for a graduate student interested in higher education administration, project coordination, operations, and organizational support.

The Graduate Project Assistant will help with research, communications, meeting support, document preparation, and general coordination for ongoing projects and special initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with project-related tasks and general administrative support

- Help organize materials, documents, and shared project files

- Support meeting preparation, note-taking, and follow-up

- Draft and format documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and communications

- Conduct basic research and gather information for projects and planning

- Help track timelines, tasks, and next steps for active initiatives

- Assist with data entry and routine project tracking

- Provide support on other related assignments as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage assignments independently and meet deadlines

- Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized

- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or similar platforms

- Strong initiative and reliability

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Interest in data analytics, administration, and/or project management

- Prior experience in an office, academic, or student support setting

CONTACT

Eugenia Providence

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY

Not Required