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WGSS Student Office Assistant Opportunity

November 29, 2022 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

We are looking for a new student Office Assistant this year.

Have you ever wanted to know more about what happens behind the scenes in the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies?

Now's your chance! We are looking for a new student Office Assistant this year.

This position is open to students with Federal Work Study funding and without. 

Job description:
This position will assist faculty and staff with general office work including, but not limited to: unpacking boxes, organizing files, filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, word processing, answering phones, on-campus deliveries, greeting visitors, and other duties as assigned. This position includes the opportunity to work on the department's events, meetings, and other activities throughout the academic year.

Hourly wage: $12.50
Schedule: 8-10 hours a week in person, between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Preference may be given to candidates available from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM on Wednesdays 
Office location: 3121 Susquehanna Hall

Qualifications:

  • Good customer service skills
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive Apps
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manually lift boxes from one place to another with a dolly; handle physically demanding movements like pushing, pulling, bending down

To apply: Submit a resume, schedule availability, and cover letter by email to wgss-office@umd.edu by 8:00am on Monday, December 12th. 

To learn more, visit https://go.umd.edu/WGSSOfficeAssistant