Job Description:

Department: Office of the Provost

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Front office greeter/receptionist

  • Maintain and support a professional and welcoming atmosphere in the reception area for the Provost’s Suite

• Help organize Vice Provosts’ daily activities, including calendar management and call screening for Vice Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

• Supervise Work Study and other student employees

• Assist with Academic and Student Life signature events and projects, including:

  • Student Commencement Speaker selection

  • First-Year Academic Convocation (space reservations, work orders, etc.)

  • Commencement programs and materials

• Provide administrative support for Provost and other Academic and Student Life administrators as requested, including special projects

• Administrative duties as needed (purchase requisitions, expense reports, etc.)

• Maintain office and kitchen supply inventory

• Other duties as assigned

This is an in-person position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category:

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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