Student Assistant - Office of the Dean of Students

Student Assistant - Office of the Dean of Students

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU02071

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The student assistant serves as the primary point of contact for visitors to the Office of the Dean Students and is responsible for answering the telephone as well as greeting and directing visitors. The student assistant provides support for Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of Student Engagement staff members by completing assigned tasks and helping with office projects. The position of student assistant requires individuals who are knowledgeable about BGSU campus as well as experiences in professional office demeanor.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Essential Functions

• Serve as primary point of contact for office visitors and communicate with students, parents, alumni, friends of University, campus constituents, and dignitaries of BGSU.
• Answer telephone calls.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of activities and work within the office.
• Be competently skilled in computer usage (word processing, appointment scheduling, spreadsheet and database management).
• Distribute mail and provide courier service between the Office of the Dean of Students and other buildings on campus.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Understand and abide by the policies of BGSU and the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Complete any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA with no University disciplinary record
• At least six months of customer service experience
• Familiarity with BGSU resources, programs, and services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to serving all populations
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated team player who works well both independently and under supervision
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and sound judgment
• Enthusiasm for representing BGSU and delivering exceptional customer service

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html