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Position Summary: Assist the Department of Economics within the College of Business with projects as assigned, predominantly administrative in nature.

Supervision: Administrative Assistant of Department

*Federal Work Study students can apply

Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for greeting and assisting students and visitors to the office and answering office phone. 

·        Assist department administrative assistant, department chair and faculty. 

·        General office duties, including filing, faxing, copying, scanning/organizing documents; taking messages, picking up and dropping off mail, and office cleaning

·        Use Excel to create and manage lists

·        Assist staff with daily operations and/or special events

·        Periodic event prep such as stuffing give-a-way bags and event site setup requiring light lifting, moving chairs, and tables on wheels, frequent bending, and standing/sitting for extended periods

·        Other duties as assigned

Qualifications or Requirements:

·        Provide an updated professional resume

·        Provide most current semester schedule to plan work hours and schedule

·        Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual

·        Pleasant and effective communication skills

·        Detail-oriented with willingness to learn

·        Willing and able to work independently and with others

·        Provide first class customer service

·        General computer skills with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

·        Organization skills with ability to manage multiple responsibilities

·        Professional demeanor

·        Dependable

Preference will be given to students that can work from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026 as funding for this position is expected to continue through Spring 2026. 

All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.