Student Office Assistant

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Job Title :

Student Office Assistant

Department :

Arts and Sciences | Design-JM

The Department of Design in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Student Office Assistant to support front office operations. This position serves as the first point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and plays a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as front desk receptionist : greet visitors, answer phones, and respond to inquiries
• Monitor and respond to the department email account
• Distribute mail and packages
• Reserve meeting rooms and student lockers
• Assist with data entry, scanning, filing, and other clerical tasks
• Create and post departmental signage
• Conduct basic research or assist with special projects as needed
• Stock and monitor printer supplies
• Maintain clean and organized public spaces : wipe down desks, tables, and computer stations
• Clean and organize supply closets and storage rooms
• Move furniture as needed to correct locations
• Add or remove signage on public bulletin boards
• Maintain sign-out logs for equipment, parking passes, and keys
• Pull trash cans into the hallway for custodial pick-up
• Close classroom windows and doors
• Reset tables and chairs to standard layout
• Retract power cords and turn off lights
• Erase and clean whiteboards
• Additional tasks may be assigned to support departmental needs

Qualifications :

Responsibilities are basic and routine in nature.This may include performing administrative duties in an office, assisting in a research laboratory, aid faculty / staff in supporting academic programs or patient care.Duties will be clear and direct.The Student Assistant will require excellent customer service and strong organizational skills and will represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.