Office Assistant - Nursing (FWS)

Morehead State University; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Morehead State University in Morehead, KY is seeking an Entry Student Assistant to support clerical operations on campus. The role involves basic tasks such as copying, filing, mail handling, answering telephones, and running errands under supervision.

The position requires current MSU student status with satisfactory academic progress. Training is provided and the work is non-technical, on-site, with an anticipated start date of 09/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a current MSU student.
• No specific education or specialized skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitious clerical tasks such as copying and filing.
• Handle mail sorting and distribution; operate basic office equipment.
• Answer telephones and assist with routine inquiries; run errands as needed.
• Assist on projects and other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer use

Clerical tasks

Phone etiquette

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Training may be necessary but is non-technical in nature. Training in basic office/departmental standard operating procedures is required.

Posting Number STPO277

Grade/Level Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant

Hourly Rate for Job Posting 9.50

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 09/01/2026

Performs tasks which require minimal training and that can be learned relatively easily and involve few decisions. Positions are typically clerical or non-technical in nature and may involve basic computer usage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will typically involve repetitious tasks such as making copies, filing, picking up and sorting mail, answering telephones, running errands, etc. This position will require limited contact with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a range of office tasks assigned by Dept. of Nursing faculty and staff. These tasks may include but are not limited to: mail sort/delivery; attending to paper/cartridges in fax, copiers, printers; file, sort, shred documents as directed; and other office tasks as assigned.
• Assists on projects assigned by the ADS , Academic Counseling Coordinator or Regional Academic Counseling Coordinator that pertain to student admission, retention, or recruitment projects.
• Assists the department faculty or Department Chair as needed with copying, development of project materials, filing etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a current MSU student
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision‑making skills
• Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to operate basic equipment such as copier, telephone, etc.
• No specific education or specialized skills are required

Sign a Confidentiality Statement on Records Management and adhere to policy.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Training may be necessary but is non-technical in nature. Training in basic office/departmental standard operating procedures is required.

Required Documents

• Federal Work Study Award Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Letter of Reference #1
• Letter of Reference #2
• Name and Contact Information for Reference #1
• Name and Contact Information for Reference #2
• Name & Contact Information for 3 References

301 Howell-McDowell Administration Building, Morehead, KY 40351