Ph.D. Student Assistant

The Ph.D. program in Education is looking for a highly motivated student assistant with an interest in working in Higher Education and/or Student Affairs. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in higher education administration while assisting faculty, staff, and doctoral students in fostering a supportive and efficient academic environment. The student assistant will develop skills in professional communication, event coordination, project management, and student services.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a warm and welcoming environment for all office visitors
• Handling confidential admission information and working closely with student files
• Responding to emails regarding admissions for the Ph.D. program  
• Creating marketing and promotional material for the Ph.D. Program office  
• Supporting Ph.D. Program Staff with clerical and administrative tasks
• Assist with data entry and tracking of student milestones, forms, and deadlines
• Help maintain program resources and informational materials up to date
• Assist with executing program events related to orientation, professional development workshops, recruitment end of year celebration and other events as needed.  
• Support special projects and initiatives assigned 

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually.  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Experience with event planning, Canva, or administration is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.