{"id":60182,"date":"2026-07-21T23:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60182"},"modified":"2026-07-21T23:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:02:59","slug":"job-mes-program-assistant-the-evergreen-state-college-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-mes-program-assistant-the-evergreen-state-college-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: MES Program Assistant, The Evergreen State College (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-elOhsG iGxLRn\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-ileqoI lnVifw\">MES Program Assistant &#8211; Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11210152\">HERE<\/a> on Handshake<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Qualifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be an admitted or current Evergreen student who plans to be enrolled for at least 2 credits in fall, winter and spring 2026-2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills \u2013 phone, email and in-person<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Comfortable talking with all types of people \u2013 both incoming and current students, alumni, staff, and faculty by phone, by email, through zoom, or in person <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Organized and detail-oriented <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Flexible and able to work with minimal direction, yet able to ask questions to clarify tasks <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">General office skills \u2013 including Microsoft Office, printers, and copy machines <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Problem solver; takes initiative, fast learner &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Comfortable learning new software &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Maintains professional confidentiality and integrity with student records <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Event or project planning or assistance experience is beneficial to the duties of this position, but not required <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Willingness to collaborate in a team-oriented environment&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Job Duties<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>MES Thesis support<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Thesis editing and intake of final documents from graduates <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Maintain electronic files of MES students and graduates&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Aid Assistant Director with recruiting prospective students <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Enter inquiries into database <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Send promotional materials to inquiries and recruitment contacts <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Answer prospective student questions &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Attend outreach events as needed <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Maintain MES Weekly jobs\/internship blog <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Send weekly jobs email to subscribers and students of the Jobs Blog <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Check general MES email inbox <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Assist MES Director with projects throughout the year <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Primary contact for 3rd Floor Fishbowl room reservations (with MPA Program Assistant) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Event support &#8211; Graduation, Orientation, Admitted Student Day, Graduate School Fair, and Thesis Idea Fair with smaller events throughout year <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Assist Assistant Director in virtual speaker and workshop event coordination <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">General office support (copies, deliveries, etc.) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Attend outreach and recruitment events with Assistant Director: Graduate Fairs, Conferences, etc. when needed. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Work with MES Assistant Director to update Instagram and LinkedIn accounts with relevant MES content, and content from community partners <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Communicate with prospective students through phone, zoom, and email &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Other duties as assigned&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*This position includes a shared office with desk and computer and has the flexibility to work in a hybrid format. 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