Student Office Assistant
Student Office Assistant
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Job Summary
As the receptionist for the colleges administrative office suite the Student Office Assistant will be the first point of contact for guests visiting college leaders including the president executive vice president and executives overseeing marketing and communications enrollment management advancement and real estate.
The Student Office Assistant will work with the chief of staff and various executive assistants to provide a friendly and professional welcome to guests. As needed the Student Office Assistant also will provide basic administrative services such as clerical duties customer service and utilization of the Microsoft Office suite.
This position is open to students with or without Federal Work Study eligibility for the Summer semester. Additional openings anticipated for Autumn 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act in accordance with its requirements.
Duties are numbered for convenience and do not indicate order in terms of importance frequency that the duty is performed or the amount of time spent on the duty.
Represents the college at the front desk area with a positive friendly andhelpful attitude.
Provides frontline customer service (facetoface or on the phone) toguests of the president and other executive leaders. Guests may include members of the community students faculty/staff and others. Work with the chief of staff and executive assistants to direct guests to the appropriate person or office.
Assists callers and visitors with contact information for offices/resourceswhen appropriate.
Maintains the reception and conference spaces ensuring the spaces are stocked and organized.
Assists with general offices duties and clerical/administrativework including but not limited to: filing making copies constructing informational packets delivering messages and handling mail.
Assists with various documents using the MicrosoftOffice suite.
Supports departmentrelated projects and programs as needed.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty staff students and members of the community.
Work a consistent reliable schedule and exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Customer service.
- Microsoft Office.
Skill in:
- Professionalism and customer service.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Telephone and computer skills (including fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office).
- Attention to detail.
Ability to:
- Manage time.
- Complete all duties while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Follow directions.
- Work a consistent reliable schedule.
Minimum/General Qualifications:
This position requires that any applicant be enrolled as a current student at Columbus State in three or more credit hours in a degree or certificate seeking program. Visit for a full explanation of eligibility requirements for student employment at Columbus State.
OR
This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position.
Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.
Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.
Students enrolled as Transient College Credit Plus Undecided or otherwise nondegreeseeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.
Schedule:
TBD by the needs of department and student schedule between office hours of Monday Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Maximum 20 hours per week.
Work will be performed: Onsite only.
Work schedules will be discussed as part of the hiring process but will be during regular business hours. The college intends to hire several students for this role so that the reception area has consistent coverage.
Pathways/Majors that may be interested in this position:
- Business Majors
- Business Office Administration Majors
- Business Associate of Arts Degree
- Human Resources Majors
Position Specific Qualifications:
The Student Office Assistant will have the opportunity to engage with college and community leaders on a regular basis so the individual(s) selected for this role must be responsible reliable friendly and ready to work collaboratively with executive assistants to provide seamless service.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work experience in an office or customer service driven environment such as office environments retail food service volunteer work etc.
- Knowledge of Columbus State offices and departments to help direct students and other guests to the appropriate service.
Professional Development
Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce. We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s):
CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work)
The program consists of brief structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters.
Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
The program consists of paid competencybased career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program.
Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment:
- Career & Self Development
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Equity & Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Technology
Full Time/Part Time:
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
Additional Information
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Employment Type
Part-Time
