Summer Employment - Modern Languages Office Assistant

SupervisorChristy Waldkirch (waldkirchc@rhodes.edu)
Job DescriptionThe candidate hired for this position will be a summer assistant to the Departmental Assistant in the Modern Languages and Literatures department. The ideal candidate must be able to carry out work responsibilities with little to no direct supervision, be detail oriented, and meet deadlines. Candidate should be interested in assisting with organizing and editing/formatting documents. 
Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to data entry, scanning, filing, assisting with working documents, projects, and planning. Also, candidate will help with mail delivery.
Required EducationContinuing student at Rhodes College.
Required QualificationsMust be available to work during office hours, Monday thru Friday from 9am – 4pm, either full time (35 hours) or part time (20) hours.  Must be proficient in the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva. Ability to work alone with little or no supervision and follow directions closely.
Preferred QualificationsPrevious work experience on campus as office assistant is highly desirable. Although not required, being a declared major in Religious Studies is beneficial. Computer/technology skills beyond the basics are desirable.
Physical DemandsMust be able to stoop; reach and lift up to 30 lbs.; potentially long periods of sitting as most work will be done at a computer.