Office Assistant

Position Type Federal Work-Study Job Title Office Assistant - Psychology (FWS) Posting Number STPO028 Grade/Level Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant Hourly Rate for Job Posting 9.00 Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/14/2023 Posting Category Student - Federal Position details Job Summary Performs tasks which require minimal training and that can be learned relatively easily and involve few decisions. Positions are typically clerical or non-technical in nature and may involve basic computer usage. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will typically involve repetitious tasks such as making copies, filing, picking up and sorting mail, answering telephones, running errands, etc. This position will require limited contact with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Other Duties and Responsibilities Answers and screens incoming calls, handling those inquiries that are routine. Operates office equipment such as typewriter, telephone, copier, scanner and computer Performs occasional typing and data entry Copies exams, articles and class handouts for faculty Maintains general office filing Runs errands Picks up and delivers office mail Performs general housekeeping Other duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Requirements Must be a current MSU student Must maintain satisfactory academic progress Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision-making skills Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions Must be able to operate basic equipment such as copier, telephone, etc. No specific education or specialized skills are required Additional Desirable Qualifications Basic computer skills Basic knowledge of fax machines Basic knowledge of scanner Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions Ability to use or learn to use a multi-line telephone system Knowledge of use of copiers and duplicator machines Ability to understand filing systems Physical Requirements Position requires some walking across campus for errands There may occasionally be moderate lifting or physical activity required Working Conditions Must be available to work everyday, Monday - Friday Office Environment Special Information/Instructions to Applicants