Academic and Advising Services Student Worker

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a student to provide clerical support in the Academic & Advising Services office. Responsibilities include typing, answering phones, responding to emails, filing, and assisting visitors. Print and Web Design experience is preferred, with hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Pay rate is $10 per hour with scheduled hours totaling 15 per week. Start date is 09/17/2026 and end date 05/10/2027, with employment under Mercer Student Employment.

Qualifications

• Pleasant and engaging personality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax, etc.).
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• Print and Web Design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Typing.
• Answering telephones.
• Responding to emails.
• Filing.
• Making copies.
• Stuffing envelopes.
• Addressing the concerns of visitors to the office.

Skills

Typing

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Answering phones

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Academic and Advising Services Student Worker

Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Academic & Advising Services

Supervisor: Mallory Morgan

Job Description

The Office of Academic and Advising Services is seeking a student to provide clerical support.

• typing
• answering telephones
• responding to emails
• filing
• making copies
• stuffing envelopes
• addressing the concerns of visitors to the office

Knowledge of our office's programs and general campus resources as well as the ability to assess needs and refer to appropriate services will be extremely important.

Print and Web Design experience is preferred.

Qualified applicants must possess:

• pleasant and engaging personality
• knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• ability to use office equipment (computer equipment, telephone, copier, fax, etc.)
• ability to multitask
• ability to work between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (lunchtime availability is desired), Monday through Friday each week (specific days and times will be dependent upon the needs of the office and student availability)
• willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $10 per hour.

Scheduled Hours: 15

Start Date: 09/17/2026

End Date: 05/10/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.