This position is in our Battle Creek office and will be supporting programming for multiple focus areas.

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

Job Duties:

Assist with clerical duties as assigned, including

• Greet and assist visitors at the center
• When necessary, connect visitors with the appropriate staff member(s)
• Answer phones, and other communications, and forward to appropriate staff
• Assist with event planning
• Draft content for GVSU Battle Creek social media pages and website
• Communicate with Battle Creek partners, and assist with coordination of meetings
• Assist with OMNI recruitment efforts and tabling events
• Prepare materials for meetings
• Assemble programmatic materials
• Receive and organize deliveries, shipments, and incoming/outgoing mail
• Maintain center inventory
• Maintain center appearance and standards
• Assist with the creation of educational outreach resources and materials
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Highschool diploma required
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Customer service experience is preferred, but not required
• Punctual, dependable, and flexible
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Adobe (or comparable software for graphic design assignments)

Student workers at the GVSU Battle Creek will represent the university with a welcoming and positive demeanor toward all guests. You will need to be self-driven and willing to assist as needed. 

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Leslie Strickland (stricles@gvsu.edu). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.