Student Worker Public Heath Assistant

Purpose/Objective of the Role:

The Ohio Wesleyan University Public Health Program seeks two reliable motivated and organized Student Assistants to provide essential programmatic support. The successful candidates will be a key member of our team working closely with faculty staff and students to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the program. This position offers an excellent opportunity for public health (or related major) students to gain valuable experience in academic administration program coordination and professional communication.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

The duties of the Student Assistant include but are not limited to:

1. Administrative & General Office Support:

• Manage the programs general email inbox responding to routine questions and forwarding messages to the appropriate faculty or staff.
• Perform tasks such as photocopying scanning filing and data entry.

2. Program & Student Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of program-related events such as student information sessions guest lectures workshops and graduation celebrations.
• Prepare materials for events including handouts sign-in sheets and name tags.
• Create and distribute promotional materials for the program such as flyers newsletters and social media content under the guidance of the co-directors and administrative staff.
• Assist with updating content on the programs website and social media channels.
• Provide basic information about the public health major requirements to prospective and current students.

3. Faculty & Staff Support:

• Assist with scheduling meetings and booking rooms.
• Provide support for basic research tasks as needed such as literature searches or data organization.

4. Other Duties:

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Currently declared Public Health major or a major in a closely related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Forms).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Punctual reliable and professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with social media management (e.g. Instagram TikTok LinkedIn) and/or content creation tools (e.g. Canva).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions:

Complete the ADP application by selecting the Apply button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Chris Fink

Commitment: 4-5 hours per week

Term: Fall and Spring - temporary part-time position