Student Office Assistant, Counseling Services

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Position Information


Posting Number

Job Title
Student Office Assistant, Counseling Services


Department
Counseling Services


Rate of Pay
$8 hourly


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Estimated Number of Hours Per Week
10


Employment Status
Part Time Temporary


Student Appointment Type
Work-Study


General Description


The purpose of this position is to provide office administrative support for Counseling Services (CS), to assist with departmental events and programs, and help with the operation of the Campus Food Pantry.

Essential Job Duties


1) Provide friendly and helpful customer service by welcoming and assisting clients and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and taking and delivering messages.

2) Schedule appointments and meetings for CS professional staff and graduate assistants.

3) Follow CS procedures in order to maintain confidentiality.

4) Help CS Staff with organizing and executing CS Events and prevention initiatives. As your schedule allows, attendance at those events is required.

5) Assist in the operation of the Campus Food Pantry. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting and shelving donations, creating food boxes, helping with fundraisers and/or donation drives.

6) Assist CS director and professional staff with administrative tasks as assigned.

7) Keep CS office space organized and clean.

8) Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience


High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


1) Be self-directed and motivated.

2) Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.

3) Adhere to appropriate ethical and legal requirements concerning confidentiality and client care.

4) Interact with clients and the UM community in an effective way.

5) Dress appropriately for a professional setting.

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations


None

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date
08/20/2025


Open Date
07/02/2025


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Additional Statement


The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement


UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution