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Office Assistant
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Job ID 75197
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Linguistics
Category Office
Job Description

Office Assistant:  Assist with front desk responsibilities in the Linguistics Department office. 

 

Duties include: 

 

  • Answering the main office phone 

  • Receiving and directing visitors

  • Managing Xerox machine operation, making copies

  • Sorting and distributing mail, retrieving deliveries 

  • Kitchen tidying/supplies replenishment

  • Inventory management, procurement

  • Managing signage/bulletin boards

  • Special projects as directed

  • Assisting during department/unit events

  • Retrieving journals, books, and other materials from UM Libraries

  • Create documentation and instructions for our work-study manual

A successful candidate will be a motivated, resourceful student with a positive attitude who likes helping others and would be comfortable working with a variety of faculty and staff. Shifts are available between 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday.

 

Educational Value

 Enhance office skills and interpersonal skills in a business &  academic environment. Gain exposure to the operations of an academic unit. 

Job Requirements

 Work-study funding required, some office experience desired, excellent G Suite navigation skills, attention to detail, and ability to problem-solve using resources at hand.  Must be reliable, have good interpersonal skills & a positive attitude, and be able to carry out front desk protocols. 

 
Hourly Rate $15.05/hour to $16.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date 8/17/26 - 8/24/26
End Date Completion of the academic year, with the possibility of working in the summer or returning in following academic years.
Primary Contact Nina Renella
Primary Contact's Email nrenella@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location 3330 North Quad, 105 S State St, and 9th floor Weiser Hall, 500 Church St
Phone (734) 936-7987
Fax N/A