Part Time - Housing Student Office Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Housing is seeking student employees to fill several part‑time Student Office Assistant positions within our 6 area housing offices. You will handle phones, greet customers, sort mail, and perform general office tasks to support daily operations.

Applicants must be reliable, able to multi‑task, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Starting wage is $12/hour with flexible M-F 8a‑5p scheduling. Positions may be year‑round and applications stay on file for future openings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Penn State student.
• Ability to multi-task and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and able to follow simple directions and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones.
• Greeting customers and providing exceptional customer service.
• Receiving and sorting mail/packages.
• Making copies.
• Filing documents.
• Review calendars.
• Make appointments.
• Process maintenance requests.
• Other general office support and completing special assignments as requested.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Education

Penn State student

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Housing is seeking student employees to fill several part‑time Student Office Assistant positions within our 6 area housing offices.

Applicants must be reliable and be able to follow simple directions and instructions.

• Answering phones
• Greeting customers and providing exceptional customer service
• Receiving and sorting mail/packages
• Making copies
• Filing documents
• Review calendars
• Make appointments
• Process maintenance requests
• Other general office support and completing special assignments as requested

Office Assistants must be Penn State students and possess the ability to multi-task and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Student Office Assistants start at $12/hour.

We offer flexible scheduling within the traditional M-F 8a-5:00p business hours.

The ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff, student employees and parents is essential.

Some positions are available year‑round.

Applications will be kept on file and will be reviewed as positions become available.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

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