Human Resources Office Assistant - Work Study

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a student in the Springfield Campus for a part-time, work-study eligible front desk/office assistant in the Office of Human Resources. The role supports basic office tasks, data entry, and customer interactions at the HR front desk.

Qualifications include Work Study eligibility, proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong communication. Schedule is 8:30am–12:30pm, Monday–Friday, 20 hours weekly. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Eligible for work study through MSU Student Employment Office.
• Approximate work schedule is 20 hours per week, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday.
• Must be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and familiarity with MS Outlook is required.
• A working knowledge of database applications or other systems used within the University is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic office tasks such as monitoring desk and phones, sorting and forwarding emails to appropriate staff.
• Sort, copy, scan and name, forward, file and attach documents into appropriate files.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and review documents for completion and spelling.
• 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

Data entry

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 20 hours per week, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday

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 $15.00/hour

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.

How many hours per week are required? Approximate work schedule 4 hours a Day Monday - Friday (8:30am-12:30pm, Mon - Fri).

Assists with basic office tasks such as: monitoring desk and phones, sorting, and forwarding emails 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.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must be eligible for work study program through MSU Student Employment office.
Approximate work schedule is 20 hours per week, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday

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 10/26/2026

Close Date 11/10/2026

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 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.