Office Assistant

Position Information

Job Summary

The student Office Assistant will provide administrative support and serves as initial contact for the department in the absence of the Administrative Assistant. Office Assistant answers the telephones, assesses, and responds to inquiries, provides appropriate information and direction for students, staff, and faculty.

Essential Duties

• Answer telephone
• Provides support when Administrative Assistant is not available
• Distributes incoming mail
• Provides direction for students, faculty, and staff
• Makes and distributes copies
• Organizes supplies
• Other duties relevant to the position

Required Qualifications

MWSU Student Degree Seeking At least an overall 2.0 GPA Enrolled at least part-time

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good people skills
• Flexibility
• Have the ability to self-regulate and manage time

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Location where duties are to be performed

Potter 103

Federal Work Study

Not Required

Hours of Work

Anticipate 5 hours per week

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)