Front Office Assistant - Mathematical Sciences
About:
Our Mathematics department is home to many branches of the mathematical sciences: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics—even mathematics education. Each discipline is represented by passionate practitioners and avid researchers—all of whom collaborate to build a strong department.
Office Assistant Requirements:
- This is a part-time position
- Must be available to work during mornings/afternoons (midday) at least four days a week
- Midday Hours: 10am – 2pm OR 11pm – 3pm
- Must be a Graduate Student who is eligible for Work-Study
- International students ARE NOT eligible for this position
- Cannot be a Graduate Student in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Office Assistant Responsibilities:
This position will assist with a variety of responsibilities in the Math Department. Some of these responsibilities include:
· Answer telephones, transfer calls to appropriate individuals and take messages when necessary
· Greet and assist department personnel, students, and other visitors
· Communicate with students and other individuals to answer questions and explain information
· Operate office equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners and facsimile machine
· Make copies of materials and information as requested
· Sort and distribute incoming mail
· Stock supply shelves as orders are received
· Assist with updates to the Math Department website
· Assist with Departmental Events
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal communication,
- Microsoft Office skills,
- detail orientated,
- problem solving,
- flexibility,
- customer service,
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Learning Outcomes:
Problem Solving: Student employees in this position will learn how to stay organized and manage their time effectively by balancing various administrative tasks in an office setting.
Communication: Additionally, students will learn how to be better communicators through active listening and interacting with visitors to the department.