Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University is hiring: Office Assistant in Saint Joseph
Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO, US, 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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