Student - Office Assistant, Residence Life

Description

This position supports the Student Success & Engagement Office (VP/Dean of Students, Residence Life and Housing) with general office duties.

$8.00/hour

2026-27 Academic Year

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

1. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
2. Direct phone calls and walk-ins
3. Answer email accounts
4. Data entry

5. Work on special projects as assigned
6. Update website as directed

Secondary Duties

1. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience Required

Microsoft Office Computer

Experience Preferred

Some Office Experience

Skills, Characteristics Required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Computer Software

Friendly Customer Service

Supportive of the Residence Life and Housing policies

Willingness to help where needed

Confidentiality is a must!!!

Special Working Conditions

N/A

Dress Code Requirements

Casual but not sloppy. No sweats or jeans with holes.

Business casual

About Us

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.