On-Campus Office Assistant (Work-Study)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking two or three undergraduates for the Federal Work Study job of Office Assistant for the 2026/27 academic year. Duties include greeting people, providing admin support, assisting with events, and maintaining spaces and supplies on campus.

This is an in-person role in the Ritenour Building with hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., up to ten hours weekly, and a starting wage of $12.00 per hour; performance may be reviewed annually.

Qualifications

• Penn State student with eligible Federal Work Study award.
• Preference for current Eberly College of Science undergraduates.
• In-person position in the Ritenour Building.
• Hours Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., up to ten hours per week.
• Starting hourly rate is $12.00.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Provide general administrative support and assist staff as needed.
• Assist with events, caterers, setup and cleanup.
• Assist with filing, restocking supplies, and tidying areas.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming packages.
• Monitor shared spaces to keep them welcoming and stocked.
• Monitor the student supply closet and inform staff of low products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Federal Work Study eligible

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking two or three undergraduates for the Federal Work Study job of Office Assistant for the 2026/27 academic year. Duties include greeting people, providing admin support, assisting with events, and maintaining spaces and supplies on campus.

This is an in-person role in the Ritenour Building with hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., up to ten hours weekly, and a starting wage of $12.00 per hour; performance may be reviewed annually.