Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Office Assistant

Department
Human Resources

Appointment Term
Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Office of Human Resources is seeking an Office Assistant who may have an interest in Human Resources. As a representative of the Office of Human Resources, the Office Assistant will be expected to exhibit professionalism in communication, behaviors and appearance. Due to the sensitive nature of work, confidentiality is of the upmost importance. The office serves external customers as well as students, faculty and staff. The Office Assistant will be tasked with performing daily clerical support, while following university and department procedures at all times. Clerical support will include such duties as greeting and assisting customers; assisting with planning, prep and execution of events; social media and marketing efforts; answering phones and filing. This position has the opportunity for summer employment.

Essential Duties

• Communicate with guests via verbal, written and electronic correspondence (i.e. answering phones, sending emails, greeting guests as they visit HR).
• Will provide assistance with departmental procedures and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist new hires or employees in completing employment documents.
• Assist with clerical functions (i.e. filing, mailings, office coverage, maintain an organized working environment, etc.).
• May update Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
• Assist the office with programming, outreach and other events including, but no limited to, job fairs, tabling and other student employment or human resources hosted events.
• May assist with social media or other departmental marketing efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a student with an interest in Human Resources.
• Creativity with social media posts and/or graphic design with the use of Canva.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be detail oriented, punctual, and reliable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Popplewell 117

Federal Work Study
Required

Hours of Work

Expect 10-20 hours per week

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST254P

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
10/22/2025

Priority Deadline
11/07/2025

Open Until Filled
No

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 requires that the student must qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility to be considered. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-###-####; website)