HR Front Desk Assistant — Student Work-Study

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a part-time Student Assistant in the Human Resources department to support front desk operations, answer phones, assist employees, and provide excellent service to students, staff, and faculty. This role emphasizes confidentiality and teamwork.

Shifts are up to 20 hours per week and vary based on the students’ class schedule, with morning availability preferred (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState).
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Responsibilities

• Operates the front desk: answers telephone in a kind and courteous manner and assists all customers.
• Review new hire paperwork with new hires; review completed new hire paperwork for accuracy.
• Scan individual documents as well as complete personnel files.
• File documents and personnel folders.
• Create labels using label maker.
• Prepare New Employee Orientation packets.
• Fax a variety of documents upon request; distribute faxes received.
• Retrieve current and previous personnel records as requested.
• Organize personnel files chronologically.
• Open, time stamp, and correctly distribute mail.
• Maintain an organized, clean front desk and reception area.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled as a JSU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacksonville State University is seeking a part-time Student Assistant in the Human Resources department to support front desk operations, answer phones, assist employees, and provide excellent service to students, staff, and faculty. This role emphasizes confidentiality and teamwork.

Shifts are up to 20 hours per week and vary based on the students’ class schedule, with morning availability preferred (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).