Part Time - Housing Student Office Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Penn State Housing is seeking part-time Student Office Assistants to support six housing offices. Roles involve answering phones, greeting visitors, mailing tasks, scheduling, and general office duties. Applicants must be Penn State students with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.

These positions offer flexible scheduling within traditional business hours and start at $12/hour. Some postings are year-round, and all hires will undergo standard background checks as required

Qualifications

• Applicants must be reliable and be able to follow simple directions and instructions.
• Office Assistants must be Penn State students and possess the ability to multi-task and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Some positions are available year-round.

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

Skills

Reliability

Follow instructions

Excellent interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSPenn 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 phonesGreeting customers and providing exceptional customer serviceReceiving and sorting mail/packagesMaking copiesFiling documentsReview calendarsMake appointmentsProcess maintenance requestsOther general office support and completing special assignments as requestedOffice 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/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant 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 .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines