Missouri Western State University
Office Assistant
Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507
Position Information
Position Title: Office Assistant
Department: Student Accounts
Appointment Term: Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
Job Summary: The Student Office Assistant will provide quality customer support relating to student accounts and daily office tasks.
Essential Duties
Post payments to student accounts and general ledger.
Distribute student checks.
Perform document imaging tasks.
Verify all work with Student ID and compare to student name for accuracy.
Provide customer support at the counter and over the telephone.
Will train for all duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
At least an overall 2.0 GPA
Enrolled at least part‑time
Financial Aid Work Study eligibility is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
Follow department Policies and Procedures
Motivated and be able to work independently with the oversight and the direction of the office manager.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Location Business Office, Eder Hall
Hours of Work Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week Schedule to be determined Desired start date: 12/05/2025
Federal Work Study Not Required
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: ST265P Number of Vacancies: 2 Open Date: 11/17/2025 Priority Deadline: 12/01/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for
Federal Work Study
eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361;
website )
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Essential Duties
Post payments to student accounts and general ledger.
Distribute student checks.
Perform document imaging tasks.
Verify all work with Student ID and compare to student name for accuracy.
Provide customer support at the counter and over the telephone.
Will train for all duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
At least an overall 2.0 GPA
Enrolled at least part‑time
Financial Aid Work Study eligibility is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
Follow department Policies and Procedures
Motivated and be able to work independently with the oversight and the direction of the office manager.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Location Business Office, Eder Hall
Hours of Work Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week Schedule to be determined Desired start date: 12/05/2025
Federal Work Study Not Required
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: ST265P Number of Vacancies: 2 Open Date: 11/17/2025 Priority Deadline: 12/01/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for
Federal Work Study
eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361;
website )
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