Office Assistant - Payroll (FWS)

Posting Details Position Type Federal Work-Study Job Title Office Assistant - Payroll (FWS) Posting Number Grade/Level Level 1 - Entry Student Assistant Hourly Rate for Job Posting Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position Posting Category Student - Federal Position details Job Summary 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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.
Other Duties and Responsibilities Scans and alphabetically files confidential information.
Runs department errands.
Copies materials as requested and/or needed.
Performs data entry Answers telephones as needed.
Sorts and dates stamping of mail.
Other duties as needed.
Minimum Requirements 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 Additional Desirable Qualifications Ability to understand and follow written and verbal communications.
Computer and keyboarding skills are required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and have a basic understanding of Excel and Adobe is preferred.
Physical Requirements Position requires a moderate amount of squatting, bending, reaching, and standing as well as a significant amount of sitting.
Working Conditions Student assistant should anticipate frequent interruptions.