Temporary Office Assistant - Athletics

George Fox University's Athletic Office is looking for a Temporary Office Assistant who is vital to creating a fun and efficient office environment.

About the Job:

A Temporary Office Assistant will play an important role in greeting everyone who comes into the office, assisting Athletics staff with day-to-day operations, sending out and receiving mail, and more!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Front Desk Related:
  • Various projects include but not limited to: creating spreadsheets and entering data, making copies, updating power points, invoices, check requests, placing office supply orders
  • Run errands on campus: including delivering important paperwork to various locations
  • Assist with athletic events when needed
  • Greet visitors and students, answer questions
  • Organize and distribute Blue Zone Rewards
  • Take out recycling at the end of the week, or whenever needed
  • General clean-up of Wheeler Administrative offices
  • Other duties as assigned
• Mail Related:
  • Take hand truck or gator to the mailroom to retrieve packages and mail for the athletic offices and coaches
  • Transport large and at times heavy packages to athletic employees
  • Send out mail to various departments or specific people
  • Label and seal letters and envelopes
  • Place mail in mailboxes of corresponding coach

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information when needed.
• Ability to problem solve on their own and are self-motivated to take initiative.
• Flexible Availability
  • Cover shifts for other athletic employees such as during games greeting people, handing out programs, etc.
  • Work at all home football games (may not be needed due to Covid-19)
• Varied technical exposure and capabilities (Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Google Docs, laminators, email, etc.).

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu