Office Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
20260071NE


Job Title
Office Assistant


Number of Vacancies
1


About Murray State


Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits


Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment


Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time


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Work Location
Murray, KY


Employment Term
12 Months


Position Type
Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)


Department
Student Support Services (Grant)


Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities


Provide office support, manage student tutoring, oversee the Blackburn Makerspace Lab, monitor student assessment forms.

• Greet students, answer phones, and provide responses to general inquiries.
• Assist with tutoring coordination for Student Support Services.
• Respond to requests, match students with tutors, and monitor tutoring participation.
• Maintain tutor documentation and follow-up with students on missed tutoring sessions.
• Oversee the Blackburn Makerspace Lab,
• Schedule student assistants to cover the lab during open hours, maintain necessary supplies for the lab, monitor and track guests of makerspace lab, and maintain calendar.
• Assist with checking the room out when available to interested parties.
• Monitor the needs assessment form, graduate questionnaire, interest in educational events and graduate school trips.
• Contact the participants that have not completed the forms.
• Assist with student outreach related to required serves, track participants, support student engagement outreach, and assist with program communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• One year of general office or clerical experience. College education may be exchanged year-for-year experience.
• Bookkeeping may be required.
• Alertness, memory for oral and written directions and details.
• Ability to plan and make decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, and office procedures.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Posting Date
06/16/2026


Closing Date
06/30/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary
$13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)


Staff Grade
101


Work Hours

• Normal office hours.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Physical Demands

• Normal for office environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.