Advancement Service Summer Office Assistant
Cornell College
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Salary
$13 / HOUR
Quick overview
The assistant will support the Advancement Services team with daily administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and project maintenance. They will also be responsible for maintaining office records and interacting professionally with staff and visitors.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, with a willingness to learn database systems. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate professional interpersonal skills is required.
Job description
This position will support the Alumni & College Advancement Division. The position, which is full-time during the summer, will assist the Advancement Services team in day-to-day functions including, but not limited to, filing correspondence and assisting with the maintenance of files, data entry, and other administrative projects. The summer assistant should have knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and familiarity with database systems (or willingness to learn the systems). Additionally, the ability to maintain confidentiality and to interact professionally in person are required.
Positions Available: 1
Compensation
The rate of pay is $13 per hour.
**On-campus summer housing assistance for Cornell students is available. To be eligible for housing assistance, you must work full-time (37.5+ hours per week) for at least 13 weeks of the summer within a department on campus. This benefit is taxable and will be taxed on the four paychecks paid in June and July.
Hours & Working Dates
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday; The position works May 11 - August 21, 2026.
Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
Benefits
- On-campus summer housing assistance