Office Assistant - Payroll (FWS)

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Posting Details

Position Type

Federal Work-Study

Job Title

Office Assistant - Payroll (FWS)

Posting Number

STPO202

Grade/Level

Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant

Hourly Rate for Job Posting

9.50

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position

11/01/2023

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

Scans and alphabetically files confidential information.

Runs department errands.

Copies materials as requested and/or needed.

Performs data entry

Answers telephones as needed.

Sorts and dates stamping of mail.

Other duties as needed.

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

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal communications.

Computer and keyboarding skills are required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and have a basic understanding of Excel and Adobe is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Position requires a moderate amount of squatting, bending, reaching, and standing as well as a significant amount of sitting.

Working Conditions

Student assistant should anticipate frequent interruptions.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants