Student Office Assistant

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information


Business Title
Student Office Assistant


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must be able to start immediately and work through the 2026-2027 academic year. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required.

Posting Number
20161757STD


Department Summary


This position is responsible for assisting the staff in the Transportation and Parking Services office to provide parking guidance through permit issuance, citation payment, and parking inquiries, issuing fleet rentals, and on-campus transportation inquiries.

Main duties include welcoming and assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors, answering telephone calls, corresponding to emails, and keeping the front desk clean and organized. Other duties of the Student Office Assistant include using available resources to direct guests, accurately and appropriately logging information, processing payments, and scanning, copying, and filing documents. Additional duties may be assigned as needed throughout the semester.

We offer an understanding environment that looks to assist students in their communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills while improving on their professional development.

Blackout dates to support the Event Parking staff include one athletic event, Fall Commencement, and Spring Commencement.

Job Profile


Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provides administrative support in an office setting, including tasks such as answering phones and emails, responding to customer inquiries, writing communications, and supporting staff with day-to-day operations.

Level Summary


Performs basic tasks and assists with administrative or operational duties under supervision. Roles are entry-level and aimed at providing exposure to workplace environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


Limited supervisory responsibilities. May supervise other student workers.

Fiscal Responsibilities:


No budgetary responsibility.

Problem Solving:


Addresses routine, well-defined problems under supervision.

Independence of Action:


Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration:


Communicates primarily with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with team members to accomplish tasks.

Minimum Qualifications


Enrolled for classes at Ohio University, Hocking College, another post-secondary education institution, or a secondary school during the current semester, immediate previous semester, or immediate upcoming semester. Able to follow instructions and complete tasks within deadlines. Basic knowledge of office software and communication tools. Departments may have specific minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications


Prior office or customer service experience
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs

Call Center experience

Database experience

Working Condition/Physical Demands:


This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Blackout dates to support the Event Parking staff include one athletic event, Fall Commencement, and Spring Commencement.

Department
Transportation & Parking


Pay Rate


$11 an hour

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Posting Open Date
08/06/2026


Posting End Date
08/28/2026


Job Category
Student Hourly


Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration


Work Schedule

Hours are available between 7:15 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Campus
Athens


Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Annie Strickmaker, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io


Non-Discrimination Statement


Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Part-Time


Job Level
STUDENT


Job Family
Student Hourly Employee


Job Sub Family
Student Office Assistant

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