CCE Business Operations Assistant

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Shanthi Pattison

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5450 Lewis & Clark Work Study, Center for Community Engagement

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-10-05

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JOB PURPOSE:

The CCE Business Operations Assistant will support the Center for Community Engagement at the Graduate School of Education & Counseling with daily operational tasks relating to event registration, database maintenance/reports & event support. The mission of the Center for Community Engagement is to enhance the effectiveness of education and mental health professionals as agents of change by providing equity driven professional development.

Our year-round offerings prepare practitioners to meet the educational and mental health needs of all communities, and to advocate for equity and social justice within their field of practice. Many offerings are open to community members and professionals from other fields and disciplines. 

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a current GSEC or CAS student at Lewis & Clark College

• Resume, uploaded

• Cover letter, uploaded

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with event preparation (create event registrations, export rosters & accommodation reports for review)

• Assist with post-event tasks (analyze attendance reports, mark attendance, issue certificates, export evaluation surveys)

• Audit system data (troubleshoot/resolve registration issues)

• Update data & constituent records in Salesforce as needed

• Assist the CCE Operations Manager with workflows, reporting needs, & data archive projects

• Assist the CCE Marketing Manager with Outreach Research as needed

• Various office tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Proficiency with MS Office suite & web-based applications (e.g. Google Suite Tools).

• Data analytics experience (data validation, reporting/analysis)

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow directions and to work independently

• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and community members in a professional and helpful manner.

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals.

• Previous office experience preferred.

• Previous experience with Salesforce or cloud-based CRM applications (preferred, not required)

• Familiarity with Asana project management software (preferred, not required)

• Student Affairs Administration experience (preferred, not required)

• Completion of FERPA training will be required upon start of position

SCHEDULE:

• ~5 hours per week (varies as needed) through Spring 2027

• Business hours - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (work to be completed on Graduate campus during business office hours)

RATE OF PAY:

• $18.00 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• Work study preferred

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

The core competencies the student will strengthen in this role include:

• Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.

• Career & Self-Development: Show awareness of one’s strengths and opportunities for growth, and take steps to pursue goals.

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

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.

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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.