Graduate Student Assistant

  Job Title: Graduate Student Assistant 
Department:  Rosary College of Arts, Education, and Sciences (RCAES) 
Reports To: Office Manager, RCAES  Open to: Dominican University Graduate Student Hourly Rate: $15.25/hour  
Job Summary 

The Graduate Student Assistant in RCAES provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of Rosary College, which includes the School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS) and the School of Education (SOE). This role supports faculty, staff, and students by handling communications, organizing office spaces for RCAES and SOE, maintaining records, and assisting with projects and events as needed. 

Key responsibilities 

• Provides front desk support in RCAES 
• Greets and directs visitors in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner 
• Assists with administrative tasks such as data entry, copying, scanning, filing, and document preparation 
• Submits and confirms orders with departments such as dining and events planning 
• Ensures that inquiries and requests are handled promptly and courteously 
• Takes accurate messages and relays them in a timely and confidential maner 
• Operates and troubleshoots office equipment such as printers and copiers 
• Submits work requests for any equipment, technology, or physical plant needs 
• Assist with special projects, including developing and maintaining a cataloged inventory of books, instructional materials, manipulatives, and other teaching resources in the School of Education Curriculum and Resource Room 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support RCAES operations 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Dominican University student 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in a college or university setting 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Dominican University