Part Time - Housing Student Office Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Housing is seeking student employees to fill several part-time Student Office Assistant positions within our 6 area housing offices. The roles require reliability, following simple directions, and strong customer service, with duties including answering phones, greeting customers, mail handling, and general office support.

Starting pay is $12 per hour with flexible scheduling within traditional M-F 8am-5pm hours.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to follow simple directions and instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Penn State students preferred for these positions.

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

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Tools

Copier

Mail sorting systems

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.

Typical job duties include:

• 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.

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