Student Worker - Summer Office Assistant
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, United States
Student Worker Summer Office Assistant
Number of Openings: 1
The Office Assistant position provides an opportunity for students to assist the professional staff with everyday administrative responsibilities in the Office of Residential Life. The Office Assistant works in the Residential Life Office, 213 Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, for 20 hours during the work week. Work schedules are created for the Office Assistant during the normal working hours of the officeMonday through Thursday, 8:30-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following describes the responsibilities and terms of employment for this position.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Work a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week in the Residential Life Office
Provide customer service to students and visitors to the office
Answer phone calls and record messages for staff
Distribute the U.S. and campus mail
Run errands to various campus offices and departments
Complete administrative work such as filing, alphabetizing, shredding, etc.
Serve as a resource person to students and parents, providing information and referrals as necessary
Keep the office area clean and organized
Attend and actively participate in all meetings and training sessions for summer Residential Life staff
Work to develop positive relationships with all the Residential Life staff in the office
Maintain high standards of dress and courtesy while working in the office
Assist with early arrival group check-in processes
Perform additional administrative tasks as requested by Residential Life professional staff
Qualifications/Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service in a professional and friendly manner
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Capable of handling confidential information responsibly
Proficient in basic office tasks such as filing, alphabetizing, and organizing
Familiarity with the campus layout and resources (preferred)
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as assigned
Terms of Employment:
Summer Session Office Assistants will be selected with preference given to:
Students who have served previously as Residential Life staff (RAs/Moderators/Office Assistants) at OWU and are returning as a student for Fall 2026.
Students who have been selected as RAs or Moderators for the upcoming academic term.
Other interested students (Office Assistants should be sophomores or above).
The pay rate for this position is $12.00/hr.
Potential Future Career Benefit:
This role provides experience in administrative operations, customer service, and professional communication.
Students develop transferable skills in organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and office management that are valuable across a wide range of career paths.
Note:
Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Application Instructions:
Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.
Supervisor: Brian Emerick
Commitment: 20 hours/week
Term: Summer 2026 temporary, part-time position
Number of Openings: 1
The Office Assistant position provides an opportunity for students to assist the professional staff with everyday administrative responsibilities in the Office of Residential Life. The Office Assistant works in the Residential Life Office, 213 Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, for 20 hours during the work week. Work schedules are created for the Office Assistant during the normal working hours of the officeMonday through Thursday, 8:30-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following describes the responsibilities and terms of employment for this position.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Work a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week in the Residential Life Office
Provide customer service to students and visitors to the office
Answer phone calls and record messages for staff
Distribute the U.S. and campus mail
Run errands to various campus offices and departments
Complete administrative work such as filing, alphabetizing, shredding, etc.
Serve as a resource person to students and parents, providing information and referrals as necessary
Keep the office area clean and organized
Attend and actively participate in all meetings and training sessions for summer Residential Life staff
Work to develop positive relationships with all the Residential Life staff in the office
Maintain high standards of dress and courtesy while working in the office
Assist with early arrival group check-in processes
Perform additional administrative tasks as requested by Residential Life professional staff
Qualifications/Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service in a professional and friendly manner
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Capable of handling confidential information responsibly
Proficient in basic office tasks such as filing, alphabetizing, and organizing
Familiarity with the campus layout and resources (preferred)
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as assigned
Terms of Employment:
Summer Session Office Assistants will be selected with preference given to:
Students who have served previously as Residential Life staff (RAs/Moderators/Office Assistants) at OWU and are returning as a student for Fall 2026.
Students who have been selected as RAs or Moderators for the upcoming academic term.
Other interested students (Office Assistants should be sophomores or above).
The pay rate for this position is $12.00/hr.
Potential Future Career Benefit:
This role provides experience in administrative operations, customer service, and professional communication.
Students develop transferable skills in organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and office management that are valuable across a wide range of career paths.
Note:
Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Application Instructions:
Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.
Supervisor: Brian Emerick
Commitment: 20 hours/week
Term: Summer 2026 temporary, part-time position