Summer Office Assistant Housing and Res Life

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Summer Office Assistant for Housing and Residence Life. You will support daily office operations, answer phones, assist students and visitors, and aid with projects under the supervision of the Housing and Residence Life staff.

The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Publisher/Canva and PowerPoint is preferred. Start date May 1, 2025, End date August 18, 2025, with 40 scheduled hours per week at $10.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with Word and Excel; knowledge of Publisher/Canva and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and assist students and visitors to the office.
• Make copies and run errands as needed.
• Assist with office functions and special projects for professional staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Canva

PowerPoint

Tools

Publisher

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Summer Office Assistant Housing and Res Life

Job Family: Student Regular Wage Department: Housing and Residence Life Supervisor: Ashley DeFore

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, assisting students and/or other visitors to the office, making copies, running errands, and assisting with other functions of the office such as working on special projects as assigned by the professional staff members.

Must have experience with MicroSoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Publisher (or Canva) and Power Point preferred. Experience in event planning and research is not required but is preferred.

Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour

Scheduled Hours: 40

Start Date: 05/1/2025

End Date: 08/18/2025

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.