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 employee on the Springfield campus to support the Vice President for Student Affairs office. This 6–10 hour-per-week role requires federal work-study eligibility and a 3.5 GPA or higher. Duties include answering phones, filing electronic records, data entry, and welcoming visitors.

Candidates must be available Mon/Wed 8–10am and Fri 2–5pm. Work-study must be active, and no visa sponsorship is available. Open dates are 10/14/2026 through 10/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work Mondays and Wednesdays 8am-10am and Fridays from 2p-5p.
• Must have work-study and a 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Assist with daily tasks: answering phones, maintaining electronic files, data entry, and greeting guests.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet guests.
• Assist with electronic files and data entry.
• Support staff in the Vice President for Student Affairs office as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Greeting guests

Education

GPA 3.5 or higher

Job description

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Hiring Range

15.00

Sponsorship Information

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.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

How many hours per week are required?

6-10

Description of Primary Duties

Assist full-time professional staff in the Vice President for Student Affairs office in performing daily tasks that ensure our office maintains a professional and positive environment focused on student success. Duties are as assigned: answering phones, assisting with the maintenance of electronic files, data entry, and greeting guests, students, faculty, and staff as they enter the office. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be available to work Mondays and Wednesdays 8am-10am and Fridays from 2p-5p. Must have work study and a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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

10/14/2026

Close Date

10/23/2026

Posting Number

20260149STU

Required Documents

• Resume
• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least a 3.5 GPA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure
• * Are you on academic probation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work during the summer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for 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.