JOB DESCRIPTION - OFFICE ASSISTANT

College Relations, Bethany College

POSITION TITLE:           Office Assistant

SUPERVISOR:  Director of College Relations

FUNCTIONS:                 To assist the Director of Communications with press releases, database management, newspaper clippings and other office duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø       Manage and update media address database

Ø       Write and send press releases as directed

Ø       Post releases online

Ø       Copy-edit a variety of publications

Ø       Clip and file newspapers

Ø       Check facts

Ø       Perform other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Ø       6-8 hours/week during school year; schedule is flexible

Ø       Full year's commitment desired because of the training involved

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø       Experience in writing and/or journalism, or strong written and verbal communication skills

Ø       Computer word processing and data entry skills

Ø       Highly responsible, accurate, and respectful of confidential materials

Ø       Ability to be self-motivated and creative

Ø       Ability to learn quickly and take directions

Ø       Minimum cumulative Bethany GPA of 2.5 preferred

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

Ø       Periodic evaluation by the Director of Communications

Office of Career Services

Lower Warner Hall

785.227.3380 Ext. 8230

Fax: 785.227.3500

Career_service@bethanylb.edu