Foreign Language and Culture Student Worker

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Illinois seeks a Foreign Language and Culture Student Worker in the World Languages and Cultures department to support office operations, greet visitors, sort mail, and assist with filing, copying, scanning and data entry.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, initiative, and strong customer service, with schedules arranged around the student’s academic calendar. Pay is $12.00 per hour, 10 scheduled hours, starting 08/01/2026 and ending 05/11/2027, on campus.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Previous office experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support office operations under the direction of the Administrative Support Assistant.
• Greet visitors and provide courteous customer service.
• Sort and distribute mail, deliveries, and departmental materials.
• Assist with filing, copying, scanning, data entry, and other routine office tasks.
• Support departmental events, projects, and special initiatives.
• Help maintain welcoming classrooms, common areas, and offices.
• Replenish office and classroom supplies as needed.
• Notify the Administrative Support Assistant of maintenance, safety, or facility concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling departmental materials and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Confidentiality

Office experience

Job description

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

World Languages and Cultures

Supervisor:

Anna Davis

Job Title:

Foreign Language and Culture Student Worker

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• · Support office operations under the direction of the Administrative Support Assistant.
• · Greet visitors and provide courteous customer service.
• · Sort and distribute mail, deliveries, and departmental materials.
• · Assist with filing, copying, scanning, data entry, and other routine office tasks.
• · Support departmental events, projects, and special initiatives.
• · Help maintain welcoming classrooms, common areas, and offices.
• · Replenish office and classroom supplies as needed.
• · Notify the Administrative Support Assistant of maintenance, safety, or facility concerns.
• · Maintain confidentiality when handling departmental materials and information.
• · Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• · Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• · Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• · Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• · Previous office experience is preferred but not required.

Hours

Work schedules will be arranged around the student’s academic schedule.

Pay Rate

$12.00 per hour.

Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon eligibility for and enrollment in the Federal Work-Study Program, as well as the availability of Federal Work-Study funding.

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/1/2026

End Date:

05/11/2027