Campus Office Assistant - Front Desk & Admin (Part-Time)

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a part-time Student Office Assistant (IE) to provide general office support for up to 15 hours per week in the Sociology and Anthropology Department. The role supports front-desk duties, clerical tasks, and mailroom activities while office hours run Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the face of the Sociology and Anthropology department, welcoming visitors and answering general questions about the department.
• Provides general clerical support, including copying and scanning course materials.
• Assists in maintaining the mailroom stationery supplies.
• Runs errands to other offices on campus.
• Assists with outgoing mail.

Skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

Excel

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a part-time Student Office Assistant (IE) to provide general office support for up to 15 hours per week in the Sociology and Anthropology Department. The role supports front-desk duties, clerical tasks, and mailroom activities while office hours run Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.