Campus Office Assistant – Sociology & Anthropology

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University seeks a Student Office Assistant to provide general office support in the Sociology and Anthropology Department. The position supports visitors, handles clerical tasks, and assists with mail and supplies while working up to 15 hours per week.

Successful applicants should be degree-seeking students available Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. This part-time, non-exempt role offers exposure to campus operations and customer-facing duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service.
• 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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

James Madison University seeks a Student Office Assistant to provide general office support in the Sociology and Anthropology Department. The position supports visitors, handles clerical tasks, and assists with mail and supplies while working up to 15 hours per week.

Successful applicants should be degree-seeking students available Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. This part-time, non-exempt role offers exposure to campus operations and customer-facing duties.