Human Resources Office Assistant (3pm-5pm, Mon - Fri) - Work Study (Student)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University seeks a student employee for a part-time work-study role at the Springfield Campus. The position involves reception and general office tasks, with an expected schedule of about 10 hours per week from 3pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday, possibly summer only.

Eligible students must be Federal Work Study recipients through the MSU Student Employment office. Responsibilities include front desk duties, document handling, data entry into spreadsheets, and providing support to

Qualifications

• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and familiarity with MS Outlook is required.
• Ability to learn database applications and other systems used within the University.
• Effective verbal and written communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic office tasks: monitoring desk and phones, sorting and forwarding emails to appropriate staff.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and review documents for completion and spelling; support HR front desk duties.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the department with the public, other departments, students and staff at the HR front desk.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Outlook

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 10 hours per week, 3pm to 5pm, 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 2 hours a Day Monday - Friday.

Description of Primary Duties

Assists with basic office tasks such as: monitoring desk and phones, 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 10 hours per week, 3pm to 5pm, 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

Posting Number

Posting Number 20260060STU

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 at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a 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.