Student Assistant - Akron Global Polymer Academy

Data entry and data maintenance for department outreach events (including processing registrations for large events – Science Day and Science Olympiad), usually into existing databases. Customer relationship research and data support. Preparing hospitality (ordering food, placing food, cleaning up afterwards). Creating and maintaining spreadsheets. Mail Merge. Identifying and collecting data from existing reports and paperwork. Assorted other office support duties as assigned. Composing and sending well written informational emails to outreach event participants/volunteers under direction of supervisor.

10 hours per week, occasionally more. Business hours: specific hours flexible but mid-day preferred.

Desired skills and qualifications: Must be detailed-oriented and organized. Self-motivated. Type 30 words per minutes with high accuracy. Excel experience. Enjoys working with data, identifying errors and pursuing corrections. Proficiency in both spoken and written English required. Experience with relational databases and some programming experience preferred. As all of our outreach relates to Science, a strong science background will facilitate assisting outreach volunteers and registrants with answers to their questions.