Student Office Assistant at Northern Michigan University - Student Employment

Northern Michigan University; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 16,309 - 23,228; Part time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University is looking for a Student Worker to assist front office staff with answering phones, indexing documents, and general office tasks. The role requires strong communication skills and computer proficiency, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ideal candidates must be students at the university and should be available for 15-20 hours weekly, with opportunities to work up to 40 hours during the summer. Compensation is $14.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Northern Michigan University.
• Must be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist front office staff with phones and walk-in traffic.
• Index and scan documents, mailings, and filing.
• Create posters and assist with special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Student at Northern Michigan University

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Student Worker to assist front office staff with answering phones and assisting with walk‑in traffic. Job duties also include indexing and scanning documents, mailings, filing, poster creation and assisting office employees with special projects. Data entry and general office work.

Qualifications:

Must be a student at Northern Michigan University.

Availability between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We will determine your work schedule based on your semester course schedule.

Must be available to work 15 to 20 hours a week. Summer work is also highly recommended as the Police Academy takes place during the summer semester. You can get up to 40 hours during the summer semester.

Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Must be comfortable with computers.

Must be detail‑oriented, dependable, and able to follow instructions.

Must be free of academic or social probation.

Experience in working with Microsoft Office, Google suite or similar software.

Able to work during the summer.

Compensation: $14.35 per hour starting pay.