Work Study Office Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking two or three current undergraduates for a Federal Work Study Office Assistant position for the 2026/27 academic year. The role is in the Ritenour Building, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with up to ten hours per week.

Starting wage is $12.00 per hour. Preference given to Eberly College of Science students. Applicants should attach class schedules, resumes, and cover letters and be prepared for background checks and on-campus or remote arrangements

Qualifications

• Penn State student with an eligible Federal Work Study award.
• Preference for current Eberly College of Science undergraduate students.
• In-person position in the Ritenour Building; hours Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; up to 10 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Provide general administrative support for the Office of Undergraduate Students and related offices.
• Assist with events: coordinate caterers, set up and clean up.
• Handle filing, restocking supplies, and maintaining shared spaces.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming packages.
• Monitor and keep spaces student-friendly, ensuring cleanliness of supply closet and rooms.
• Inventory and manage the student supply closet; report low products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Eligible Federal Work Study award

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

The Office of Undergraduate Students is seeking two or three current undergraduate students for the Federal Work Study job of Office Assistant for the academic year of 2026/27. Please attach your class schedule with your resume and cover letter.

Job duties include:

• Greet and assist: students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Provide general administrative support and assist staff as needed for the Office of Undergraduate Students and the offices associated with it
• Assist with events – meeting caterers, setting up and cleaning up event.
• Assist with filing, restocking supplies, setting up meeting spaces, and tidying shared areas.
• Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming packages
• Monitor shared spaces to keep them student-friendly and welcoming, ensure student supply closet and collaboration rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use
• Monitor the student supply closet: taking inventory, checking students out, and informing staff of low products
• Other duties as assigned
• What We’re Looking For
• Friendly, respectful, and professional communication style
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting
• Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
• Penn State Student with an eligible Federal Work Study award
• Preference will be given to current Eberly College of Science Undergraduate Students
• This is an in-person position in the Ritenour Building
• Work hours will take place Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Hours can vary up to ten hours per week
• The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High level of reliability and responsibility

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.

Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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