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Work study office assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in work study office assistant job postings.
Sample work study office assistant requirements
  • Must be enrolled in a college or university
  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
Sample required work study office assistant soft skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Customer service-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Work study office assistant job description example 1

University of Virginia work study office assistant job description

The ideal candidate will perform specialized office support functions or services that require some training, skill, or experience. Duties include providing customer service and specific information, data entry and use of standard office software programs & systems, work within established guidelines and policies. Limited supervision is provided; ability to perform a wide range of duties.
The Work Study Student will perform basic front office tasks:

- Greet and sign-in visitors to the Link Lab

- Check Mail

- Refill printers

- Inventory office supplies

- Answer phones

- Assist faculty and students with simple requests for Lab operations

- Assist in set-up and take down of events

- Support the Operations Coordinator of the Link Lab

Salary: $16/hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA student

Federal Work-Study eligibility is required.
Experience: Familiar with Microsoft Office, General Office Equipment (copiers/printers/scanners), Comfortable fielding phone calls.
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require moving chairs and tables to set-up for events and walking around the Link Lab to perform checks.

TIME/SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

The Link Lab is open from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Your hours will need to be performed during these times. We are specifically looking for coverage from 8:00 - 10:00am and 3:00 - 5:00pm.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Work study office assistant job description example 2

Fayetteville Technical Community College work study office assistant job description

Pool Details


Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.

First Section


Pool Title

POOL - Office Assistant - Federal Work Study


Pool Number

S46-18


Announcement Summary


This is a continuous recruitment pool not specifically advertised.

The pool is continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates.

We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings.

Perform general clerical tasks to include customer service and other administrative duties in support of the department's daily operations at various locations on the FTCC Fayetteville campus and the FTCC Spring Lake Campus.


Duties

•Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•May provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and explaining departmental procedures.
•May process basic data entry or maintain logs/records.
•May direct callers to appropriate personnel.
•May assist students at the discretion of the department.
•May check student IDs and monitor student behavior.
•May assist with signing in and out resources to students.
•May assist students with notetaking.
•May assist with campus events.
•May utilize computer systems to create and proofread documents, correspondence and reports.
•May learn and use specialized software.
•May distribute and sort materials for delivery to appropriate destinations.
•May file and copy documents as directed.
•May assist with promotional activities (e.g. social media, web page)
•May assist with upkeep of work area to including opening and closing procedures.
•Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

•Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for current award year.
•Have a financial need.
•Not be in default on a federal loan.
•Have not reached Lifetime Pell Eligibility limit.
•Have an eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
•Be in a program eligible for financial aid.
•Have at least a cumulative 2.0 financial aid GPA.
•Be currently enrollment in at least six (6) credit hours or more in an approved program.
•Possess satisfactory telephone and customer service skills.
•Good reading, writing and communication skills.
•Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to maintain confidential information.
•Ability to operate office equipment and utilize office computer systems.
•Ability to work both independently and with others.
•Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
•Demonstrate the ability to professionally, effectively and tactfully provide services to the administration, faculty, staff, and students


Preferred Qualifications



Full or Part Time



Special Instructions to applicants


$11.50 hourly rate
NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.

Announcement Details


EEO Statement


The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.


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Updated March 14, 2024

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