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Office Assistant
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Job ID 7791
Job Type Student Jobs
Employer Science Learning Center
Date Posted Jul 08, 2025
Category Office
Job Description

The Science Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and responsible Office Assistant to join our team. As an Office Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to both visitors and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Staffing the information desks at the SLC Main Branch and/or SLC Satellite.
  • Greeting visitors, answering questions, and responding to patron requests in a courteous, customer-focused, and inclusive manner.
  • Serving as the first point of contact to greet, guide, and direct all visitors within the center.
  • Processing library and course materials, including taking in new items and distributing materials upon request.
  • Assisting patrons with borrowing library resources.
  • Helping users with computers, printers, and copiers.
  • Providing general office assistance to Study Group Program and Tutoring Program staff, including support with computers, printers, copiers, and exam review room scheduling.
  • Contributing to a positive and dynamic team environment.
  • Assisting the full-time SLC administrative staff with various tasks such as data entry, creating MS Word documents, Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms, photocopying, and data reporting.
  • Completing other assigned tasks as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of both PCs and Macs.
  • Familiarity with general software applications.

Join our team and contribute to an environment of academic excellence and support.
Job Requirements

This is a work-study-only position throughout the fall and winter terms. First and second-year undergraduate work-study candidates are preferred for this position.

To be considered, please complete our Desk Staff Application at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fall25Winter26

The candidate must be eligible and available to work the fall 2025 & winter 2026 academic terms. The candidate should have some availability during our hours of operation throughout the semester.

  • The SLC Main location (1720 Chem) is open Monday-Thursday 9 AM-10 PM, Friday 9 AM-6 PM, Saturday noon-6 PM (including football Saturdays) & Sunday noon-10 PM in the fall and winter terms.
  • The SLC Satellite location (2165 USB) is open Monday-Thursday 9 AM-10 PM, Friday 9 AM-4 PM, Closed Saturday, & Sunday noon-10 PM in the fall and winter term

The candidate should have:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Calendars, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets)
  • Familiarity with Canvas
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn MPrint

The ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:

  • Approachable and Courteous: Able to engage with visitors effectively, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

  • Reliable and Adaptable: Shows dependability and flexibility to adjust to varying tasks or circumstances.

  • Willingness to Learn: Openness to acquiring new skills, indicating a growth mindset.

  • Detail-oriented and Proactive: Keen on details and initiatives to anticipate needs and address issues before they become problems.

  • Customer-focused: Prioritizes the needs and experiences of visitors and customers, ensuring their satisfaction.

  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse range of individuals. Eager to work with people from various backgrounds and learn how to engage across different cultural and social perspectives.

Applications submitted through the Student Employment Office website will not be considered.  

 **Can be non-work-study during spring/summer terms only.
Educational Value

This position offers hands-on experience in a professional setting. Students will learn basic job skills and gain experience working in a busy public study space and computing lab. In addition, students will receive life skills through various ongoing training, adding an excellent addition to their resume while working a consistent schedule with the potential to pick up additional sub shifts throughout the term.
Available Openings 10
Hours 3.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Contact Name Barb Oliver
Contact Email N/A
Work Location Science Learning Center - Room 1720 Chemistry Building, Science Learning Center Satellite - Room 2165 Undergraduate Science Building (USB) during fall/winter terms only.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A


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