Program Assistant

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant will be responsible to develop and implement programs and service for the MSWU student body, including staffing the Campus Cupboard, assisting with publicity and marketing, assisting with retention outreach, and engaging with the student body and visitors.

Essential Duties - Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, greet customers/students, ensure the office is functioning properly, and provide office resources. Assist other students who visit the Campus Cupboard along with organizing and maintaining the food distribution processes on outgoing items on an excel spreadsheet and by keeping a tracking system of food items needed and checking for expiration dates. Responsible for checking the daily email on the Student Affairs email, lost and found and CC google email and will respond as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining the Lost and Found items that are turned in and also help find lost items reported to the office.

Required Qualifications - MoWest Student Degree Seeking At least an overall 2.0 GPA Enrolled at least part-time (6 hours)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - An enrolled college student who shows interest and a positive attitude in learning in an intercultural work environment. Must have a willingness to interact with people, and ability to keep confidentiality. Must be able to handle professional situations, be attentive to other students and be punctual. Strong communicator, empathy, good proofreading, and time management skills.

Physical Demands - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Location where duties are to be performed - Blum Union

Federal Work Study - Not Required

Hours of Work - Anticipate 20 hours per week. Schedule to be arrangement with student upon hire.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - ST306P

Number of Vacancies - 5

Open Date - 09/08/2026

Priority Deadline - 09/22/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions Summary - All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid.

Documents Needed To Apply

1. Resume
2. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
3. Course Schedule
4. Cover Letter

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