Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Office Assistant) Academic Year

Requisition Number Stu530P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Office Assistant) Academic Year 2025-26 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr Position Summary Information Hours per week Up to 20 hrs/week; average ~5hrs/week Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function Earth Sciences Students work as Office Assistants in the department office.

Required Qualifications * Earth Sciences Major * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

* Ability to use office telephone, including answering calls, initiating calls, transferring calls, placing calls on hold, and taking messages.

* Ability to use department copier/printer/scanner, including filling paper and replacing toner and staple cartridges.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints) Preferred Qualifications * Previous experience working in an office setting * Customer service skills * Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) Job Duties Tasks may include but are not limited to: * Student Office Assistants support the day-to-day operations and work independently and/or as a team to accomplish the overall mission and goals of the office.

* May make deliveries around campus, dropping off and picking up materials to and from other departments.

* Copy, print and scan documents when necessary.

* Perform specific duties and provide assistance when requested.

* Answer telephone calls, transferring them, and/or taking messages.

* Stay connected with other Earth Science office assistants to communicate necessary information and tasks.

* May Escort Visitors to the Department Offices or other campus locations.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort * Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift * Be able to make deliveries & pickups on campus * Be able to use department photocopier Posting Open Date 08/01/2025 Posting Close Date 05/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Previous experience is not required.

We will provide training to all.

Cover letter and resume are NOT Required.

We encourage you to upload your class schedule and availability, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

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