Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Office Assistant) Academic Year

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Position Information

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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