Office Assistant - Religious Studies and Philosophy

Title: Office Assistant - Religious Studies and Philosophy (Referral Only)

Location: Portland United States

time type: Part time

job requisition id: R-005252

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?: Lisa Wilson

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?: 5450 Lewis & Clark Work Study, Religious Studies

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?: 2026-10-01

JOB PURPOSE

Administrative support to faculty and Administrative Coordinator of Religious Studies,  Philosophy, and Classics.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Please note if any of the requested documents are not submitted, your application WILL NOT be considered and you will not be asked to interview. All documents must be uploaded to Workday and will not be accepted via email. Please do not contact the Administrative Coordinator to check on your application.  Eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• Resume, uploaded
• Cover letter, uploaded
• Screenshot of confirmed Work Study, uploaded
• Must be able to write clean and concise emails, be comfortable conversing with diverse populations including our admitted students, faculty, and alumni.
• Must have strong verbal and organizational skills, and be extremely detail-oriented.
• Federal or L&C Work Study required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain commitment throughout the academic year.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication and administrative skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Accepting applications while job listing is listed in Workday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Various administrative duties to support Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Classics including but not limited to:

• Various administrative duties to support all departments
• Update content on website for all departments
• Create flyers and posters
• Photocopying and scanning textbooks for faculty
• Managing files on Google Docs and Sheets
• Assisting faculty with any projects they require

 

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

Which three core competencies will the student strengthen in this role that will be valuable in their future academic, professional, or personal endeavors? 

Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Technology: Use digital tools and technologies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

SCHEDULE

• Part time and flexible schedule
• Based on student's availability during office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

RATE OF PAY

• $16.80 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

• Federal or L&C Work Study required

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.