Part Time - Housing Student Office Assistant
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Housing is seeking student employees to fill several part-time Student Office Assistant positions within our 6 area housing offices.
Applicants must be reliable and be able to follow simple directions and instructions.
Typical job duties include:
Answering phones
Greeting customers and providing exceptional customer service
Receiving and sorting mail/packages
Making copies
Filing documents
Review calendars
Make appointments
Process maintenance requests
Other general office support and completing special assignments as requested
Office Assistants must be Penn State students and possess the ability to multi-task and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Student Office Assistants start at $12/hour. We offer flexible scheduling within the traditional M-F 8a-5:00p business hours. The ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff, student employees and parents is essential. Some positions are available year-round. Applications will be kept on file and will be reviewed as positions become available.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability o
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