Student Worker - Office Assistant

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Purpose/Objective of the Role

The Office Assistant position offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in administrative operations while supporting the professional staff in the Office of Residential Life. This role is essential in maintaining a welcoming and organized environment for students, parents, and visitors.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students and visitors.
• Answer phone calls and record messages for staff.
• Run errands to various campus offices and departments.
• Complete administrative work such as filing, alphabetizing, shredding, etc.
• Serve as a resource person to students and parents, providing information and referrals as necessary.
• Keep the office area clean and organized.
• Work to develop positive relationships with all the Residential Life staff in the office.
• Assist with early arrival group check‑in processes.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as requested by Residential Life professional staff.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a professional and friendly manner.
• Dependable, punctual, and detail‑oriented.
• Capability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Proficient in basic office tasks such as filing, alphabetizing, and organizing.
• Familiarity with the campus layout and resources (preferred).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as assigned.

Potential Future Career Benefit

• Professional Communication:
  Develop strong customer service and interpersonal skills through interactions with diverse groups.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Gain experience in managing administrative tasks, maintaining records, and organizing workflows effectively.
• Time Management:
  Balance multiple responsibilities in a professional office environment.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with professional staff and peers to achieve office goals and build a positive work culture.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Learn to provide information, make referrals, and handle inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Campus Networking:
  Build connections across campus offices and departments, fostering relationships that could support career growth.

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions
Complete the ADP application by selecting the “Apply” button and answering all questions.

Supervisor:
Molly Grace Lovette
Commitment: 5‑20 hours per week (max)
Term:
Spring Only, temporary, part‑time position