Office Associate, Civic Dialogues - Marquette University : Job Details

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. This part-time Office Associate position of 20 hours per week will provide a great opportunity for an individual interested in helping to organize and facilitate events that enhance students' civic learning and engagement. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Help plan and organize the Marquette Civic Dialogues Program. a. Work with director to review schedule of events. b. Participate in weekly meetings with the full Civic Dialogues team. c. Supervise student interns. 2. Coordinate the details of each event. a. Responsible for travel logistics, catering, and campus space reservations. b. Assist in the processing and record keeping of entertainment, transportation, and speaker contracts. c. Oversee all publicity for events. d. Work closely with university faculty, staff, and student organizations to build knowledge and interest in Civic Dialogues program. 3. Coordinate Civic Dialogues Program communications. a. Coordinate social media strategy and content with Civic Dialogues team and liaison with staff in Students Affairs, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, and University Relations. b. Attend to website creation, maintenance, and revision in collaboration with Civic Dialogues Program team. 4. As a member of Civic Dialogues team, this person will: a. Collaborate with other team members to develop, promote, and facilitate Civic Dialogues events and programs. b. Participate in team meetings, planning, and events management work. It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High school diploma or equivalent Two years' related experience Ability and deep desire to work in collaboration with others Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently Demonstrated capacity to use and create content on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn Experience in web editing Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage competing work expectations Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor's degree APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.