Student Administrative Assistant

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University invites applications for student workers to assist in the AT LAB, reading and scribing for fellow students and learning to use essential software tools.

As a lab assistant, you will help with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, screen enlargement and screen reading software, and MathType, while supporting staff with daily tasks and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Students must be awarded work-study for the 2026 Fall term.
• Students should have a professional appearance and demeanor; they must 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with printing, scanning and using computer software.
• Follow all rules posted within the lab environment.
• Assisting staff with filing, documentation and paperwork as needed.
• Working up to 6-8 hours a week.
• Workers will need to clean after work stations are used.

Skills

Reading and scribing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Reader

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Screen enlargement

Screen reading software

MathType

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Reader

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Screen enlargement software

Screen reading software

MathType

Job description

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

Qualifications: Students must be awarded work-study for the 2026 Fall term. Students should have a professional appearance and demeanor; they must 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 basis of 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 to 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.

Contact Information: Name: Office of Human Resources Phone: [phone] Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

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 & Vision Impaired, or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

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