Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Office Assistant for Health Professions: Social Work

Department
Social Work

Appointment Term
Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This position will assist in our day-to-day normal operations that take place throughout the year.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for performing daily office tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, recording, maintaining records, copying, posting and other similar duties, using a computer terminal and limited word processing.
• Will be required to assist with any day-to-day operations specific to the Social Work Program, and its faculty which will include but not limited to preparing for the upcoming site visit.
• Follows organization and department procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner, and other duties as assigned.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision. Student will need to be able to work independently. Typically reports to supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• MWSU Student
• Degree Seeking
• At least an overall 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled at least part-time
• Student will need to qualify for Federal Work Study

Preferred Qualifications

• Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Word & Excel).
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the department.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Acrobat is an added plus.
• Ability to type 25 -30 wpm.
• Ability to run on-campus errands.
• Would prefer someone who is a self-starter.
• Extra skills beyond those listed here (computer and otherwise) are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A command of the English language, as the student will be required to handle correspondence, data processing and answer telephones in a professional manner, as well as work extensively with student files.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the department.
• Student will need to be able to work independently.
• Student must possess ability to work well with MWSU students, faculty and staff.

Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

Location where duties are to be performed

Murphy 207

Federal Work Study
Required

Hours of Work

15 hours per week.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST236P

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
08/25/2025

Priority Deadline
09/29/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-###-####; website)