Work Study Posn Student- Office Aide - English

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE: 

Office Aide     DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 

Support the academic departments of English and Modern & Classical Languages.

•    What type of clients are served in your department (education majors, all students, faculty, staff)? English Majors, Language Majors, UW Faculty and staff
•    Does your department/area provide community services with the goal to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve a particular problem related to those residents’ needs? No
 

Job location: Hoyt Hall

Pay rate or range: $12.50/hour

JOB PURPOSE: 

Assist office staff with clerical duties

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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform receptionist duties: answering phones and assisting department visitors.
Assist with workroom duties: sorting mail, copying/scanning materials, stocking workroom supplies.
Additional clerical duties may be assigned including but not limited to: marketing material creation and distribution, classroom calendar maintenance, assisting faculty and students in department with questions or problems related to the workroom, maintaining web pages.
 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:  Majors Most-Related to the Position: Marketing, Communications & Journalism, Business Administration, English.
Experience:  Six months experience in an office environment.
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Prefer experience with multi-line telephone systems, office copiers, book scanning, and Microsoft office software.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

Working with the public, office machine experience, trouble-shooting skills, website maintenance experience, database maintenance experience, graphic design.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume.
 
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 
 
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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