Office Assistant - Social & Behavioral Science Departments

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairmont State University is seeking an Office Assistant in the Dept of Social Science to support front-office operations on the Main Campus. The role involves unlocking classrooms, stocking supplies, and handling general clerical tasks while maintaining a professional demeanor with students.

Hours are set at 7:30AM-9:30AM, Monday-Thursday, and 8:00AM-10:00AM Fridays for a total of 10 hours per week. Reports to Lauren Lancaster; anticipated hire date is 10/1/2026. Posting date is 09/16/2026.

Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing (2.5 minimum cumulative GPA)
• Ability to work independently
• Basic technology troubleshooting
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with others
• Handle sensitive materials with confidentiality; knowledge of FERPA

Responsibilities

• Unlocking classrooms and labs in Hardway Hall
• General clerical work including maintaining front office space, stocking supplies, and organizing spaces
• Inventory and maintain office supplies and college swag
• Answering frequently asked questions/inquiries from students entering main office
• General clerical work including answering the phone and directing inquiries accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Independence

Professional demeanor

FERPA knowledge

Tech basics

Confidentiality

Job description

Posting Details

Student Requisition Number

2027109STP

Job Title

Office Assistant - Social & Behavioral ScienceDepartments

Number of Positions Available

1

Funded by Federal Workstudy only

No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Unlocking classrooms and labs in Hardway Hall
• General clerical work including maintaining front office space,stocking supplies, and organizing spaces
• Inventory and maintain office supplies and college swagAnswering frequently asked questions/inquiries from studentsentering main office
• General clerical work including answering the phone anddirecting inquires accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing (2.5minimum cumulative GPA )
• Ability to work independently
• Basic technology troubleshooting
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting withothers
• Handle sensitive materials with confidentiality; knowledge ofFERPA

Notes to Applicant

This role has set hours of 7:30AM-9:30AM Monday-Thursday and8:00AM-10:00AM Fridays. Total of 10 hours a week.

Student Appointment Length

Academic Year

Base Hourly Rate

$10.00

Quicklink for Posting

https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11932

Department/Supervision

Department

Dept of Social Science

Employment Location

Main Campus

Position will report to (title)

Lauren Lancaster

Recruitment/Advertising

Anticipated Hire Date

10/1/2026

Job Posting Date

09/16/2026