Office Assistant - Upward Bound (FWS)

Federal Work-Study

Office Assistant - Upward Bound (FWS)

STPO263

Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant

$9.50

08/17/2026

Student - Federal

Performs tasks which require minimal training and that can be learned relatively easily and involve few decisions. Positions are typically clerical or non-technical in nature and may involve basic computer usage.

Duties and responsibilities will typically involve repetitious tasks such as making copies, filing, picking up and sorting mail, answering telephones, running errands, etc. This position will require limited contact with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Enters student data into Upward Bound database.

Performs general office duties such as filing in student records, making copies, answering phones and taking accurate messages.

Runs campus errands; which include delivering paperwork to Howell-McDowell and delivering/pick up department mail.

Must be a current MSU student
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
Must feel comfortable using nominal judgment and possess basic analytical or decision-making skills
Must have the ability to understand and to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be able to operate basic equipment such as copier, telephone, etc.
No specific education or specialized skills are required

Availability to work one Saturday a month during the academic year for Return Trips.
Knowledgeable with MS Word, MS Excel and iMac desktop computer.
Good organizational skills. Data entry experience.
Friendly and positive attitude

Frequent lifting (occasionally heavy at times) and moving supplies to classrooms and campus locations.

Majority of time, working in an office setting. Occasional working conditions may include but not limited to working outdoors during Saturday sessions greeting buses and participants.