Human Resources Office Assistant (12 noon-3pm, Mon - Fri)- Work Study (Student)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 16,118,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Student Status Work Study position at the Springfield Campus. The role supports basic office tasks, data entry, and front desk activities at the Office of Human Resources.

Eligibility requires Federal Work Study, with an approximate schedule of 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, potentially Summer-only. Pay is $15.00 per hour, and applicants must provide necessary documents.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge required.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous customer service or office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring, sorting, and forwarding emails to staff.
• Sort, copy, scan and name, forward, file and attach documents into files.
• Enter data into spreadsheets.
• Review documents for completion and spelling accuracy.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the department with the public, other departments, students, staff and customers at the HR front desk.

Skills

Microsoft Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant must be eligible for work study program through MSU Student Employment office.
Approximate work schedule is 15 hours per week, 12 noon to 3pm, Monday through Friday
May be Summer only.

Position Title

Student Status

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Department Office of Human Resources

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $15.00/hour

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

How many hours per week are required?

How many hours per week are required? Approximate work schedule 3 hours a Day Monday - Friday.

Description of Primary Duties

Assists with basic office tasks such as: monitoring, sorting, and forwarding e-mails to appropriate staff; sort, copy, scan and name, forward, file and/or attach paper and pdf documents into appropriate files; enter data into spreadsheets; review documents for completion and correct spelling as well as other administrative support activities, such as, serve as the first point of contact for the department with the public, other departments, students, staff and other customers at the HR front desk.

Required Qualifications

Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and familiarity with MS Outlook is required. A working knowledge of, or ability to learn, and use database applications, and other systems or applications that may be used within the University or department is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Previous customer service or office experience is preferred.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must be eligible for work study program through MSU Student Employment office.
Approximate work schedule is 15 hours per week, 12 noon to 3pm, Monday through Friday
May be Summer only.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Open Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/07/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Are you currently seeking a degree (or teacher certification) at Missouri State University?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure.
• * Have you been informed by Student Employment that you have been awarded Work Study in the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.