OSS Office Assistant Fall 2026

OSS Office Assistant Fall 2026

Winthrop Position Title - OSS Office Assistant Fall 2026

Job Purpose - To provide administrative support for the Office for Student Success, (OSS), Assistant Provost office, as well as programmatic support to the other 10+ departments within OSS.

Duties and Responsibilities - Under general supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the OSS Office Assistant is responsible for:

• Staffing the reception area when the Administrative Assistant is absent
• Providing support to OSS program directors and staff on various projects, including scheduled mail merges, mass mailings, course evaluations, etc.
• Providing general information to students and parents, both by telephone, email and in-person
• Completing other administrative tasks and duties as assigned (i.e. editing documents, filing, organizing, campus errands)

Qualifications - Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Winthrop University. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of general office policies and procedures. Ability to understand complex tasks. Ability to effectively handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience with computer systems (Microsoft Suite [Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint], Qualtrics, etc). Familiarity with basic office machinery (computer, copier, scanner, printer)

Preferred Skills - Ability to lift between 5-20 pounds. Ideal candidate will be available to remain in position and work into summer

Pay Rate - $10-$12

Type of Position - Regular Hourly

Position Level - Undergraduate

Hours Per Week - 10-20

Posting Number - 2026SD0611P

Open Date - 09/14/2026

Close Date - 10/30/2026

Desired Start Date - 09/25/2026

End Date - 12/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants - PLEASE NOTE - *Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.*Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Documents Needed To Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation