FWSP Student Clerical - HES

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student for a clerical position. This role involves computer and customer service duties within the Human Environmental Sciences department.

Key responsibilities include sorting, filing, answering phones, and managing mail. Applicants must be enrolled half-time and maintain specific credit hours.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an office setting while providing outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least half-time for fall and spring semesters.
• International students must be enrolled full-time.
• Provide work study award from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Responsibilities

• Perform sorting and filing tasks.
• Answer phones and take messages.
• Open, sort, distribute, collect, and deliver mail.
• Post and record data.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Trustworthiness

Energetic

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Intercultural communication

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Good interpersonal skills

Dependable

Punctual

Job description

A Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student clerical position involving computer and customer service duties in an office setting.

Hours per Week

Up to 25 hours per week, maximum, during the fall and spring semesters.

College/Department Overview

The Human Environmental Sciences department offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in family life education, child studies, fashion marketing, nutrition, dietetics, food management, and food science. It hosts the UCO child study center and UCO Central Station café.

Department Specific Job Functions

Perform sorting and filing tasks; answer the phone, take messages, and disseminate information; open, sort, distribute, collect, and deliver mail; post and record data. Other duties as assigned.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half‑time (5 credit hours for graduates, 6 for undergraduates). International students must be full‑time (9 credit hours for graduates, 12 for undergraduates).

Summer Semester: Students in regular positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours. Students not in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes and may incur FICA taxes. FWSP students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (undergraduates) or 5 credit hours (graduates).

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum required, obtain a letter from the Academic Advisor stating the number of hours needed and anticipated graduation date, and submit it to Human Resources. Apply to both regular and FWSP positions.

FWSP Requirements

Must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The summer FWSP award is a separate application and is not part of the fall/spring award. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity.
• Energetic.
• Self‑motivated.
• Detail oriented.
• Sensitive to intercultural communication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Dependable.
• Punctual.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request in accordance with ADA requirements to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.