Housing Operations Student Assistant

Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor; this is a federal work study position only. No more than 20 hours per week when school is in session and no more than 35 hours per week during breaks. About the Institution Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities. AA/EEO Statement Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation. Annual Security Report Notice Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University's Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University. The Student Assistant will provide administrative support to the department. In addition to performing miscellaneous clerical duties, the Student Assistant will also be required to answer phones and greet visitors to the office, taking detailed messages for staff follow-up as necessary. S/he will also be required to assist with various department projects as assigned. Job Description Provide support to the Housing Operations team Responsibilities Conduct walkthrough inspections of vacant student rooms and shared public spaces in the residence halls Coordinate departmental deliveries, including meeting vendors to receive items, working with Facilities to have items moved and physically moving items to or from the residence halls. Managing distribution and collection of departmental moving bins Escorting Facilities or outside vendors into student rooms on a limited as-needed basis Assemble and distribute furnishings, such as floor lamps Post signs in the residence halls Greet and assist incoming visitors Answer a wide variety of questions related to the department's procedures and other general questions (training will be provided) General clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, shredding, sending faxes and other duties as assigned Assist with heavy volume of phones; taking detailed messages for staff follow-up as necessary Perform other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time Please upload a resume and proof of federal work study Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Must be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner Strong written and verbal communication skills Reliable and patient with visitors Office experience a plus Ability to work independently Strong customer service and organizational skills