Postgraduate Assistant Office of the President
Postgraduate Assistant Office of the President
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Job Description
Ohio Wesleyan University a selective private undergraduate liberal arts residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus is seeking candidates for the position of Postgraduate Assistant Office of the President. This is an hourly fulltime position with benefits.
About the candidate:
We are seeking a highly organized and detailoriented graduating senior from Ohio Wesleyan Universitys Class of 2025 for a oneyear paid fulltime position supporting the University Presidents Office reporting to the Executive Assistant to the President. The anticipated start date is Tuesday May 27 2025 and ending early June 2026. This position will have the possibility of a oneyear extension. Responsibilities include assisting with event planning managing the University Guest House as the livein house manager handling correspondence booking travel reconciling expenses and providing administrative support to the President and the Presidents Office. The candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have diverse knowledge of and student leadership experience at OWU strong writing and communication skills and an interest in higher education communications event management or related fields.
About us:
Why Youll Enjoy Working Here:
- Get a behindthescenes view of leadership at a university in the highest office coordinating impactful events for students faculty staff and the Board of Trustees.
- Gain valuable and marketable experience in correspondence writing event management and more.
- Receive free housing and utilities as part of your work.
- Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Ohio Wesleyan University and its priorities.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the President the role offers a unique opportunity to gain handson experience in higher education administration leadership support and event coordination. The position involves direct interaction with the President the Presidents Cabinet and the Board of Trustees while managing key responsibilities that contribute to the universitys operations and special events.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Collaboration with the Executive Assistant to the President in planning and of all campus gatherings (town halls commencement etc. events meetings and similar activities for the President the Presidents Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
- Manage booking guest experience billing maintenance and light housekeeping for the University Guest House and Wenzlau Suite as the livein house manager.
- Conduct research prepare briefing materials for meetings and record meeting minutes as needed.
- Write correspondence including thank you condolence letters of support and more on behalf of the President in coordination with the Offices of Communications Gift Planning and Print Services.
- Book travel lodging and conference arrangements for the President.
- Reconcile transactions and manage expense reporting in SAP Concur and BishopBuy.
- Aid in the capture of alumni data and correspondence using Raisers Edge ensuring accuracy and proper archiving.
- Provide administrative support monitor the Presidents Office email field phone calls and resolve and refer to the appropriate person for a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
Factors contributing success:
- Graduating Senior from the OWU Class of 2025.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in a professional demeanor.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications:
- Diverse knowledge of and student leadership experience at Ohio Wesleyan University preferred.
- Interest in pursuing a career in higher education communications event management or related fields preferred.
Completed application packets will include:
1 Letter of Interest / Cover Letter.
2 Resume (include your OWU campus involvements such as clubs Greek Life etc..
3 Three professional references including names titles & contact information.
4 Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Friday April 4th and the search will continue until the position is filled.
WHAT WE OFFER: Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution OWU has a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and antiracism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race religion color culture national origin sex and/or sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression age marital status veteran status disability status economic barriers or any other legally protected factor.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
