Summer 2026 | Work Study - Project Assistant

Extended Learning seeks a Work Study-eligible student with excellent customer service, communication, writing, and time management skills to fill our office's Summer Project Assistant position for May 18 through July 31. This position primarily involves project-based tasks supporting our Self-Paced Correspondence, Extension Studies, and Distance Education programs. Tasks may include assisting with web pages, research, and clerical work. The Project Assistant also handles other office tasks as assigned and assists with front-desk duties, such as answering the phone and greeting walk-in visitors.

Required: 

• Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills 
• Ability to communicate with staff and faculty in a professional workplace  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
• Enrolled student with at least a 3.0 GPA 
• Work Study eligibility 

Preferred: 

• Experience working in an office setting 

If hired, applicants should expect a 19-20 hour-per-week on-site time commitment. Work hours must fall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Supervisor:  Program Support Assistant, Online & Extended Programs.

Employment evaluation process: Students will reflect on and receive evaluations on career readiness competencies annually. This includes teamwork, communication, professionalism, leadership, career and self-development, critical thinking, and technology.

Pay rate determination: The pay rate is determined by available department funding and student skillsets. Depending on the department budget and employee performance, future pay raises may be available annually.

Attach a resume and work-study eligibility to the online application. A cover letter is optional.