Office Assistant Housing and Res Life

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Housing and Residence Life department. The role involves answering phones, assisting students, making copies, and supporting special projects as assigned.

Qualified candidates should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, with preferences for knowledge of Publisher and event planning. The position offers a pay rate of $11.00 per hour with scheduled hours of 40 weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Knowledge of Publisher (or Canva) and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Event planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and assist visitors to the office.
• Make copies and run errands.
• Assist with special projects assigned by staff.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of Publisher (or Canva)

Event planning and research experience

Job description

Job Title

Office Assistant Housing and Res Life

Job Family and Department

Job Family: Student Regular Wage
Department: Housing and Residence Life
Supervisor: Ashley DeFore

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone
• Assist students and/or other visitors to the office
• Make copies and run errands
• Assist with other functions of the office, including special projects as assigned by the professional staff members

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Publisher (or Canva) and PowerPoint preferred
• Event planning and research experience preferred but not required

Pay and Schedule

Pay Rate: $11.00 per hour
Scheduled Hours: 40

Employment Dates

Start Date: 05/3/2026
End Date: 08/31/2026

Legal Statement

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph or two of the following: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.