The Department of Behavioral Sciences is seeking hiring an assistant to work with faculty on office tasks, special events, social media, and outreach. Primary work will include maintaining and creating posts on social media accounts, coordinating, and attending 2-3 events on campus per semester to represent anthropology and speak to students, assisting with the Anthropology Field School Scholarship program and the Association of Student Anthropologists, and basic office work that supports faculty research and teaching. This position is part time, at roughly 5 hours per week, but the schedule will vary depending on need. Most work can be done remotely, and with the exception of key on-campus events, the work schedule is flexible. Assistant must have some background in Anthropology. An Anthropology Major is strongly preferred.

• Experience with Anthropology.
• Basic use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be organized and responsive.

• Anthropology major or minor. 
• Skills in social media, video editing, and visual design programs like Photoshop are a plus.
• Strong writing Skills.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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