Purchasing - Student Assistant, Clerical (25/26) - FWS Only

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Job Title
Purchasing - Student Assistant, Clerical (25/26) - FWS Only


Student Position Type
Federal Work Study


Appointment Type
Part-Time


FTE

Work Schedule


Flexible -
Purchasing Office Hours:
M-F 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Department Manager

Hiring Manager
Deborah Deacy


Number of Vacancies
3

Position Summary Information for Announcement

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Job Description Summary


Assist Purchasing Department in various clerical duties.

Specific Duties

• File
• Answer phones
• Match invoices
• Process/email/fax orders
• Vendor calls
• Prepare A/P packets
• Misc. duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2025-2026 academic year
• Computer literate
• Personable
• Customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Phone skills
• Clerical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inventory
• Filing
• Faxing
• Scanning
• Telephone etiquette

Benefits Summary


Employees are eligible for the following benefits:


One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.


University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.


In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.


Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location
La Verne Main Campus


If Other, please specify.

Physical Demands Summary

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

Describe work environment

Hiring Pay Rate

Hourly Rate
$16.90

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024-251432SE


Special Instructions to Applicants


Federal Work Study students only please.

Open Date
07/07/2025


Close Date
05/31/2026


Open Until Filled
No


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