Student Office Assistant, Counseling Services

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Montevallo is seeking a part-time Student Office Assistant for Counseling Services to provide office support, assist with events and support the Campus Food Pantry. Responsibilities include greeting clients, answering calls, scheduling for staff, and maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a professional, self-directed approach. Attendance at campus events is expected when schedule allows.

Qualifications

• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.
• Adhere to appropriate ethical and legal requirements concerning confidentiality and client care.
• Interact with clients and the UM community in an effective way.
• Dress appropriately for a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and helpful customer service by welcoming and assisting clients and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and taking and delivering messages.
• Schedule appointments and meetings for CS professional staff and graduate assistants.
• Follow CS procedures in order to maintain confidentiality.
• Help CS Staff with organizing and executing CS Events and prevention initiatives. As your schedule allows, attendance at those events is required.
• Assist in the operation of the Campus Food Pantry. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting and shelving donations, creating food boxes, helping with fundraisers and/or donation drives.
• Assist CS director and professional staff with administrative tasks as assigned.
• Keep CS office space organized and clean.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed

Role model

Confidentiality

Client communication

Professional attire

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Student Office Assistant, Counseling Services

Rate of Pay $8 hourly

FLSA Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 10

Employment Status Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type Jobship

Department Counseling Services

The purpose of this position is to provide office administrative support for Counseling Services (CS), to assist with departmental events and programs, and help with the operation of the Campus Food Pantry.

1) Provide friendly and helpful customer service by welcoming and assisting clients and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and taking and delivering messages.

2) Schedule appointments and meetings for CS professional staff and graduate assistants.

3) Follow CS procedures in order to maintain confidentiality.

4) Help CS Staff with organizing and executing CS Events and prevention initiatives. As your schedule allows, attendance at those events is required.

5) Assist in the operation of the Campus Food Pantry. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting and shelving donations, creating food boxes, helping with fundraisers and/or donation drives.

6) Assist CS director and professional staff with administrative tasks as assigned.

7) Keep CS office space organized and clean.

8) Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1) Be self-directed and motivated.

2) Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.

3) Adhere to appropriate ethical and legal requirements concerning confidentiality and client care.

4) Interact with clients and the UM community in an effective way.

5) Dress appropriately for a professional setting.

Licenses, Certification or Registrations None

Dates

Desired Start Date 08/20/2026

Open Date 08/07/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Student Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application

University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management

Station 6055 Will Lyman House Montevallo, AL 35115