Campus Academic & Advising Support Assistant

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

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.