Office Assistant
Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO, United States
Office Assistant
This position is required to hire a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title - Office Assistant
Department - Accessibility Resource Center
Appointment Term - Spring (January - May)
FLSA - Non-Exempt
Job Summary - The ARC Student Worker provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure equitable access to academic programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities. This role supports daily office operations, assists professional staff, and contributes to the implementation of academic accommodations in compliance with university policy and federal accessibility requirements. The position offers meaningful professional experience in higher education, disability services, and inclusive practices.
Essential Duties - Administrative Support: Data entry, filing, scanning, and document management tasks Answer phone and email inquiries and route messages to appropriate staff members Maintain strict confidentiality of student records Assist with scheduling appointments, exams, and accommodation-related services Accommodation Support: Support the provision of accommodation-related resources, including notetaking, captioning, alternative media, and assistive technology services, as needed Assist Director with workshops, orientations, trainings, or outreach events Monitor, organize, and restock office supplies Assist professional staff with special projects, data collection, research, or reporting tasks Student Support & Outreach Assist with promoting awareness of disability services through peer outreach and campus events Model inclusive communication and disability-affirming practices in all interactions
Required Qualifications - MoWest Student Degree Seeking At least an overall 2.0 GPA Enrolled at least part-time Eligible for Work Study Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications - Interest in disability studies, education, social work, counseling, psychology, or higher education administration Previous experience in an office Strong organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional email and phone etiquette Attention to detail and accuracy in handling records, scheduling, and data entry Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling sensitive information Organizational and time-management skills Basic computer and technology skills Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions consistently Problem-solving skills Flexibility and adaptability Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and disability-affirming practices
Physical Demands - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Location where duties are to be performed - Eder Hall, Room 201
Federal Work Study - Required
Hours of Work - Work Schedule: 820 hours per week during the academic term Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments Occasional evening or extended hours during peak periods (e.g., midterms and finals)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number - ST270P
Number of Vacancies - 1
Open Date - 01/06/2026
Priority Deadline - 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions Summary - This position is required to hire a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a MWSU student?
Yes
No
* Are you degree-seeking?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
Yes
No
* Are you enrolled at least part-time?
Yes
No
* Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Course Schedule
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
This position is required to hire a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title - Office Assistant
Department - Accessibility Resource Center
Appointment Term - Spring (January - May)
FLSA - Non-Exempt
Job Summary - The ARC Student Worker provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure equitable access to academic programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities. This role supports daily office operations, assists professional staff, and contributes to the implementation of academic accommodations in compliance with university policy and federal accessibility requirements. The position offers meaningful professional experience in higher education, disability services, and inclusive practices.
Essential Duties - Administrative Support: Data entry, filing, scanning, and document management tasks Answer phone and email inquiries and route messages to appropriate staff members Maintain strict confidentiality of student records Assist with scheduling appointments, exams, and accommodation-related services Accommodation Support: Support the provision of accommodation-related resources, including notetaking, captioning, alternative media, and assistive technology services, as needed Assist Director with workshops, orientations, trainings, or outreach events Monitor, organize, and restock office supplies Assist professional staff with special projects, data collection, research, or reporting tasks Student Support & Outreach Assist with promoting awareness of disability services through peer outreach and campus events Model inclusive communication and disability-affirming practices in all interactions
Required Qualifications - MoWest Student Degree Seeking At least an overall 2.0 GPA Enrolled at least part-time Eligible for Work Study Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications - Interest in disability studies, education, social work, counseling, psychology, or higher education administration Previous experience in an office Strong organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional email and phone etiquette Attention to detail and accuracy in handling records, scheduling, and data entry Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling sensitive information Organizational and time-management skills Basic computer and technology skills Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions consistently Problem-solving skills Flexibility and adaptability Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and disability-affirming practices
Physical Demands - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Location where duties are to be performed - Eder Hall, Room 201
Federal Work Study - Required
Hours of Work - Work Schedule: 820 hours per week during the academic term Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments Occasional evening or extended hours during peak periods (e.g., midterms and finals)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number - ST270P
Number of Vacancies - 1
Open Date - 01/06/2026
Priority Deadline - 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions Summary - This position is required to hire a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a MWSU student?
Yes
No
* Are you degree-seeking?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
Yes
No
* Are you enrolled at least part-time?
Yes
No
* Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Course Schedule
Optional Documents
Cover Letter