Office Assistant

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Office Assistant for the College of Arts & Sciences

PAY RATE: $16.50 per hour

HOURS: Approx. 6 hrs/week during business hours (MTWRF, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

LOCATION: St. Paul Campus, JRC

JOB SUMMARY:

The student office assistant provides administrative support and various project support to the faculty and staff of the History and Political Science departments. General office tasks include scanning and duplicating, restocking supplies, and managing upkeep and organization of department spaces. The office assistant will also help manage department email communications.

In addition to general office support tasks, the office assistant will work on projects as needed for staff and faculty, including generating flyers and posters, developing newsletter content, and assisting with managing department data and spreadsheets. The student in this role will work with their supervisor to develop skills to support them in the workforce after their studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current student at UST (eligibility details below)
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and the ability to learn web and poster design software
• General office skills, including organization and customer service
• Adaptability, punctuality, ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills

Please submit a cover letter and resume online. In your cover letter, please include the following:

• A description of the special talents or interests that you would bring to this job
• A description of any skills and experience that have prepared you for success as an Office Assistant
• The days and times of the week that you are regularly available to work during the upcoming semester

For full consideration, please submit your application materials by September 10, 2026.

Contact person: Kylie Smith, Coordinator II

Email: smit5041@stthomas.edu

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.