Office Assistant - Upward Bound (FWS)

Morehead State University

  • Morehead, KY
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Position Type Federal Work-Study Job Title Office Assistant - Upward Bound (FWS) Posting Number STPO263 Grade/Level Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant Hourly Rate for Job Posting $9.50 Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/17/2026 Posting Category Student - Federal. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu.

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    LocationMorehead, KY

    Description

    Posting Details

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    Posting Details

    Position Type Federal Work-Study Job Title Office Assistant - Upward Bound (FWS) Posting Number STPO263 Grade/Level Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant Hourly Rate for Job Posting $9.50 Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/17/2026 Posting Category Student - Federal

    Position details

    Job Summary

    Performs tasks which require minimal training and that can be learned relatively easily and involve few decisions. Positions are typically clerical or non-technical in nature and may involve basic computer usage.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities will typically involve repetitious tasks such as making copies, filing, picking up and sorting mail, answering telephones, running errands, etc. This position will require limited contact with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    Enters student data into Upward Bound database.

    Performs general office duties such as filing in student records, making copies, answering phones and taking accurate messages.

    Runs campus errands; which include delivering paperwork to Howell-McDowell and delivering/pick up department mail.

    Minimum Requirements

    Must be a current MSU student

    Must maintain satisfactory academic progress

    Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision-making skills

    Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions

    Must be able to operate basic equipment such as copier, telephone, etc.

    No specific education or specialized skills are required

    Additional Desirable Qualifications

    Availability to work one Saturday a month during the academic year for Return Trips.

    Knowledgeable with MS Word, MS Excel and iMac desktop computer.

    Good organizational skills. Data entry experience.

    Friendly and positive attitude

    Physical Requirements

    Frequent lifting (occasionally heavy at times) and moving supplies to classrooms and campus locations.

    Working Conditions

    Majority of time, working in an office setting. Occasional working conditions may include but not limited to working outdoors during Saturday sessions greeting buses and participants.

    Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    • Resume

    Optional Documents

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