Student Administrative Assistant

Missouri State University, Springfield Campus – Plaster Student Union

Position Title: Student Administrative Assistant

Department: Plaster Student Union Administration

Supervision: Position reports to the PSU Administrative Assistant IV

Position Overview:

Administrative Assistants assist customers, perform general office duties, and maintain a professional and welcoming front desk environment while supporting administrative operations.

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers.
  • Provide information about the Plaster Student Union and Missouri State University to customers. 
  • Perform general office duties, including but not limited to:
    • Answering telephone;
    • Taking messages or transferring calls;
    • Filing paperwork;
    • Spreadsheet entry;
    • Accounting functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Administrative Assistants are student employees and must meet all University requirements to work on campus.
  • Minimum GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum enrolled credit hours for U.S. & International students.
  • Interested in all aspects of working in a customer service driven environment.
  • Self-motivated and focused on completing tasks.
  • Positive customer-oriented attitude and professional image.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in:
    • Handling phone lines;
    • Customer service;
    • Basic clerical skills;
    • Website design;
    • Computer literacy.
  • Studying business, accounting, or a related major.

Schedule:

  • Average of 15-20 hours/week.

Position Outcomes:

  • Hands-on customer relations.
  • Hands on experience in office operations.
  • Enhanced communication skills.
  • Organization skills.

If you are interested in working at the PSU, but we are currently not hiring, please fill out the student-employment interest form to become notified by a staff member when positions are open for hire.

PSU Student-Employment Interest Form