Office Assistant AY 26-27

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking an assistant to support the Department of English in its main office. The role handles basic office tasks, answers calls, manages mail and supplies, and assists with special projects. The position requires friendly, professional interaction with faculty and visitors and may involve campus errands and book-sale duties.

Hours are part-time (10 hours/week) at a pay rate of $8.50 per hour. Open 08/11/2026; close 12/18/2026; start around 08/24/2026; end by 05/04/2027.

Qualifications

• Prior office experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with basic computer software (Word/Excel) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone.
• Sorts mail.
• Monitors office supplies.
• Keeps the kitchen and faculty workroom neat.
• Checks printer supplies.
• Runs errands on campus.
• Sorts donations for the annual book sale.
• Makes copies.
• Assists faculty and the administrative specialist with special projects.

Skills

Office experience

Phone skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assists with basic office tasks in the Department of English main office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Answers the phone, sorts mail, monitors office supplies, keeps the kitchen and faculty workroom neat, checks printer supplies, runs errands on campus, sorts donations for the annual book sale, makes copies, and assists faculty and the administrative specialist with special projects.

Qualifications

Prior office experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills

Experienced with basic computer software (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel) and able to be friendly and professional with faculty and visitors to the office.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate 8.50/hour

Type of Position

Position Level Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week 10

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026SD0493P

Open Date

Open Date 08/11/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/18/2026

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

End Date

End Date 05/04/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 2026-2027 Financial Awards showing Work-Study

Optional Documents