Student Administrative Assistant

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking student workers for the AT Lab to assist with reading and scribing, and to learn to use required software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Tasks include helping students print, scan, and operate software, with strict adherence to lab rules.

Wage employees are paid hourly and may work up to 1500 hours per year, with a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Students must be awarded work-study for the 2026Fall term.
• Professional appearance and demeanor; dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with printing, scanning and using computer software.
• Follow all rules posted within the lab environment.
• Assist staff with filing, documentation and paperwork as needed.
• Clean work stations after use.

Skills

Reading

Scribing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Reader

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Screen enlargement

Screen reading

MathType

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

MathType

Job description

Seeking all students but need Juniors and Seniors capableofreading and scribing for students. Learn to use required software in AT LAB i.e. Microsoftoffice suite, Adobeacrobat, adobe reader, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, screen enlargementsoftware, screen reading software and mathtype. Assist students with printing,scanning and using computer software. Follow all rules posted within the labenvironment. Assisting staff with filing, documentation and paperwork as needed. Working up to 6-8hours a week. Workers will need to clean after work stations are used.

Qualifications: Students must be awarded work-study for the 2026Fall term. Students should have a professional appearance and demeanor; theymust be dependable.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basisof the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance with policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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