PSU Administrative 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 an Office Assistant at the Springfield campus to greet customers, share information about the Plaster Student Union, and support daily office tasks.

You will answer phones, take messages, file documents, and perform spreadsheet entry. The role includes assisting with contacting businesses about digital ad sales and supporting staff during the lunch hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Interested in working in a customer service driven environment.
• Experience with answering phones and taking messages preferred.
• Basic clerical skills and computer literacy required.
• Spreadsheets and data entry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers at the Plaster Student Union information desk.
• Provide information about Plaster Student Union and Missouri State University.
• Answer calls, take messages or transfer calls, and file as needed.
• Perform spreadsheet data entry and assist with contacting businesses for digital ad sales.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Clerical work

Spreadsheet entry

Education

Pursuing business or accounting major

Job description

Student Status

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

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Department Plaster Student Union Administration

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $15.00/hour

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

Department/Employer Operating Hours 8a - 5p; M-F

How many hours per week are required?

How many hours per week are required? flexible depending on overall schedule

Description of Primary Duties

Office Assistants greet and assist customers and provide information about Plaster Student Union and Missouri State University. In addition, Office Assistants perform general office duties such as answering telephone, taking messages or transferring calls, filing, and spreadsheet entry. Assistance with contacting businesses related to digital ad sales is also a function of this position.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should be interested in all aspects of working in a customer service driven environment, be self-motivated and focused on getting things done. Preferred applicants will have some experience in handling phone lines, customer service, basic clerical skills, website design, computer literacy, and/or be studying business, accounting, or a related major. Office Assistants are student employees and must meet all University requirements to work on campus. Office Assistants will primarily support the office during the lunch hour, in addition to other hours, as directed by the staff and selected applicant(s) schedule.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

The person hired for this opening will be assisting with spreadsheets and accounting functions. This position is for Spring 2027 semester, with opportunity for continued employment in future semesters and summer, as directed by office staff.

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

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/13/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number 20260155STU

Required Documents

• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you available to work during the summer?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please list any special skills and/or experience you have.

  (Open Ended Question)

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.