Work-Study Office Assistant: Front Desk & Admin Support

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking two or three undergraduate students for a Federal Work Study Office Assistant position for the 2026/27 academic year. The role is in-person in the Ritenour Building with hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., up to ten hours per week, starting at $12.00 per hour. Submit class schedule with resume and cover letter; preference for Eberly College of Science undergrads.

Qualifications

• Friendly, respectful, and professional communication style.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
• Dependable and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist: students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Provide general administrative support and assist staff as needed for the Office of Undergraduate Students
• 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
• Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; up to ten hours per week
• Starting hourly rate: $12.00
• Work location: Ritenour Building, Penn State University
• On campus/in-person work with potential for remote duties at employer discretion

Skills

Friendly communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Dependable

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Penn State student with Federal Work Study eligibility

Job description

Penn State University is seeking two or three undergraduate students for a Federal Work Study Office Assistant position for the 2026/27 academic year. The role is in-person in the Ritenour Building with hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., up to ten hours per week, starting at $12.00 per hour. Submit class schedule with resume and cover letter; preference for Eberly College of Science undergrads.