Office Assistant - Accounting (FWS)

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Posting Details

Position Type

Federal Work-Study

Job Title

Office Assistant - Accounting (FWS)

Posting Number

STPO147

Grade/Level

Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant

Hourly Rate for Job Posting

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position

08/19/2024

Posting Category

Student - Federal

Position details

Job Summary

Performs tasks which require minimal training and that can be learned relatively easily and involve few decisions. Positions are typically clerical or non-technical in nature and may involve basic computer usage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will typically involve repetitious tasks such as making copies, filing, picking up and sorting mail, answering telephones, running errands, etc. This position will require limited contact with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Answers and screens incoming calls, handling those inquiries that are routine.

Operates office equipment such as telephone, copier, scanner and computer

Performs occasional typing and data entry

Maintains general office filing

Runs errands

Picks up and delivers office mail

Performs general housekeeping

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements

Must be a current MSU student

Must maintain satisfactory academic progress

Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision-making skills

Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions

Must be able to operate basic equipment such as copier, telephone, etc.

No specific education or specialized skills are required

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Basic computer skills

Basic knowledge of fax machines

Basic knowledge of scanner

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use or learn to use a multi-line telephone system

Knowledge of use of copiers and duplicator machines

Ability to understand filing systems

Physical Requirements

Position requires some walking across campus for errands

There may occasionally be moderate lifting or physical activity required

Working Conditions

Office Environment

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants