Office Assistant - Federal Work Study - COAS - Department of Biology

Summary

The Department of Biology is currently seeking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Office Assistant  through the Federal Work-Study Program. This position offers a valuable opportunity for a student to gain hands-on administrative experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the office.

This position is only available to eligible Federal Work-Study Students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors in the office.
• Answer telephones, route calls to appropriate individual or take messages.
• Copy, print, scan and email documents.
• Organize the supply closet and track the inventory of office supplies needed.
• Update faculty and staff roster, brochures, and other documents when required.
• Perform data entry.
• Post flyers and job announcements for research opportunities on bulletin boards and throughout the building.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Basic office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other office software.