Campus Office Assistant — Science Dept. (Work-Study)

Morehead State University; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 10,796 - 15,377; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Work-Study

Job summary

Morehead State University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Biology & Chemistry departments. The position is a Federal Work-Study student role with an hourly rate of 9.50, starting 09/01/2026. Primary tasks include light clerical work, answering phones, greeting visitors, mail duties, and running errands.

duties also involve assisting department staff and maintaining confidentiality of information. This entry-level role requires minimal training and offers exposure to academic office

Qualifications

• Must be a current MSU student receiving Federal Work-Study.
• Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to operate basic equipment such as computer, copier/printer, telephone, etc.
• No specific education or specialized skills are required

Responsibilities

• Answers phones
• Greets office visitors
• Runs errands
• Picks up mail and delivers to appropriate places
• Performs other light administrative duties
• Assists Academic Specialist, Department Chair, faculty and staff as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Follow written/verbal instructions

Operate basic equipment

Education

No specific education required

Tools

Computer

Copier/Printer

Telephone

Job description

Morehead State University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Biology & Chemistry departments. The position is a Federal Work-Study student role with an hourly rate of 9.50, starting 09/01/2026. Primary tasks include light clerical work, answering phones, greeting visitors, mail duties, and running errands.

duties also involve assisting department staff and maintaining confidentiality of information. This entry-level role requires minimal training and offers exposure to academic office