Student Worker - Work Study A27

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,135,280; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Student Worker - Work Study at the Springfield Campus. The role requires Federal Work Study eligibility and a 3.0+ GPA, with duties including phone coverage, copying, mail runs, and front office support.

Hours are 5–10 per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Hiring range is $15.50 per hour. This position is not visa-sponsored and is based in Marketing.

Qualifications

• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and qualify for Federal Work Study.
• Be detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional writing is a plus.
• Available to work 5–10 hours per week, Monday–Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct campus traffic.
• Make copies and seasonally restock supplies.
• Cover front office when staff are out.
• Occasionally run campus errands and deliver mail.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Writing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be available to work up to 10 hours Monday - Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and qualify under Federal Work Study requirements.

Position Title

Position Title Student Worker - Work Study A27

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 Marketing

Hiring Range

Hiring Range 15.50/hr.

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 Marketing Department

How many hours per week are required?

How many hours per week are required? 5-10

Description of Primary Duties

Student worker duties include answering phones, making copies as needed, directing incoming office traffic, occasionally running errands across campus, picking up and delivering mail, keeping supplies stocked, typing various documents, performing light housekeeping among such other duties, and covering the front office when the Administrative Assistant and Department Head is out of the office, and such other tasks.

Required Qualifications

Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and qualify for Federal Work Study, be detail oriented, ability to work well with deadlines, desire to work, task oriented, problem solver, having good communication and analytical skills, organized, good time manager, and strong written communication skills. Available to work Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Professional, creative writing and English majors or equivalent is a plus.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be available to work up to 10 hours Monday - Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and qualify under Federal Work Study requirements.

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 07/31/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/07/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number 20260096STU

Required Documents

• Resume
• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major? (Open Ended Question)
• * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 3.00 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * What other time commitments (such as class, student organizations, etc.) will affect your availability to work? (Open Ended Question)
• * How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming semester? (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.