Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

EGEM Students work as Office Assistants in the department office. They may also serve as drivers for departmental field trips or offer assistance to faculty members when needed.

Position Type: Student Worker

Department: Department of Student Workers

Job Title: Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

Classification: Student Worker

Pay Rate: Starting rate $9.00/hr

Hours per week: Up to 20 hrs/week; average ~5hrs/week

Days Worked: Flexible

Hours/Shift worked: Flexible

Required Qualifications:

• A major in the Department of Environment, Geosciences, and Emergency Management Department.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use office telephone, including answering calls, initiating calls, transferring calls, placing calls on hold, and taking messages.
• Ability to use department copier/printer/scanner, including filling paper and replacing toner and staple cartridges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints)
• Must complete driver's license background check if willing to drive university vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an office setting
• Customer service skills
• Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Job Duties:

• Student Office Assistants support the day-to-day operations and work independently and/or as a team to accomplish the overall mission and goals of the office.
• May make deliveries around campus, dropping off and picking up materials to and from other departments.
• Copy, print and scan documents when necessary.
• Perform specific duties and provide assistance when requested.
• Answer telephone calls, transferring them, and/or taking messages.
• Stay connected with other EGEM office assistants to communicate necessary information and tasks.
• May Escort Visitors to the Department Offices or other campus locations.
• May drive for departmental field trips if willing
• May offer assistance to faculty when requested

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift
• Be able to make deliveries & pickups on campus
• Be able to use department photocopier

Posting Open Date: 08/25/2026

Posting Close Date: 06/12/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all. Cover letter and resume are NOT Required. We encourage you to upload your class schedule and availability, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Required Documents:

• Class Schedule