Student Worker – Politics Gov. Office Assistant

Number of Openings: 2

Purpose/Objective of the Role:

• To assist the Academic Assistant of the department with tasks related to the office and the department requests.

Tasks & Responsibilities

This position covers a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors, answering phone, copying, scanning, general office work, picking up and sorting mail, errands around campus when needed, and miscellaneous other tasks. There are 3 newsletters throughout the year that the student assistant will be working on through gathering information and photos.

As Elliott Hall does not have an elevator, this position requires being able to walk up and down stairs.

Other tasks that you will be asked to complete:

Qualifications:

• Hours will fall between 8:30-4:30pm Monday - Friday and will be scheduled for each semester according to the needs of both the student and the department.
• The pay rate for this position is standard minimum wage $11.00 per hour.
• Open to all FWS and non FWS students however preference is given to PG majors and minors (due to future departmental projects).
• Preferred experience with CANVA, copiers, scanners, google suites, and computers.

Potential Future Career Benefit:

This job will give the students a place to:

• Excel at writing
• Create promotional materials
• Have social interactions with professors, students and staff
• Gain confidence in completing tasks

NOTE:

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions

Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Deborah Lovell

Commitment: 5-6 hours per week

Term: Full Academic Year - Fall 2026, Spring 2027, temporary, part-time position