Office Assistant

Department
Psychology

Job Title
Office Assistant

Avg. Hours/Week
5-7

Specific Hours?
Office Hours and maybe occasional evenings.
Job Classification
- Federal Work Study
Job Description
- Assists with daily activities, exhibitions and special events.
- Duties may include; counting money, preparing various accounting forms in accordance with University policy, transporting and depositing money.
- May also organize and conduct special events that may include ticket sales, design and produce print publications, gather, interpret and disseminate information.
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
- No experience required – Will train.
- Operates and maintains high speed machines involved with printing, binding, photocopies, duplicating, etc
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Requires creativity and ability to work independently.
- Routine duties will vary by specific projects.,
- Typical duties include; filing, typing, sorting, collating, maintaining records, light clerical work, running errands, giving information, receiving and routing telephone calls, scheduling appointments, unpacking materials, assist with mail – sort, process, issue, deliver and load/unload, and operating office equipment.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional communication skills through writing or editing.
- Develop an understanding of professional cultures and expectations
- Develop cognitive and interpersonal skills that are measurable and transferable
- Enhance their time management, problem solving and, teamwork skills
- Understand and apply professional and ethical responsibility
Additional Information from Department
Office Assistant working independently to help keep the office running smoothly. Occasional projects and lifting are required.
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.