Kruse Center Office Assistant

Kruse Center Office Assistant 
Student Employee Job Description 
 

The Kruse Center Office Assistant will support the three experiential education teams: Career Development, Experiential Education Guarantee, and Global Education. 

Hours per week: 4-10  

Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm for lunch coverage and two weekday shifts 1:30pm-3:30pm. There may be opportunities to pick up additional hours during other times as office needs dictate 

Salary:  $15.00/hour 

Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2026  

End Date: Friday, December 4, 2026 with option to continue through spring semester  

Location: In-office, Kruse Center, Cushing-Martin Hall 

Job Description: 

• Greet all guests to the Kruse Center warmly and represent the Kruse Center teams professionally, at all times; 
• Answer multi-line phone system, screen calls, distribute calls as appropriate, or take detailed messages when necessary; 
• Maintain the email inbox for Kruse Center teams by either responding to emails or forwarding them to appropriate professional staff; 
• Assist students and alumni in scheduling appointments via Handshake; 
• Assist with event planning for a variety of programs;  
• Facilitate an inventory audit of the Suit-a-Skyhawk closet and complete pertinent follow up with borrowers to have items returned; 
• Audit postings and employers in Handshake in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Employer Engagement; 
• Print, fold, and restock all print resources in the Kruse Center suite; 
• Maintain a clean and stocked snack station; 
• Perform photocopying, filing, and clerical duties as assigned; 

Qualifications: 

• Must have a Federal Work Study Award 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Exhibits strong attention to detail; 
• Follows directions accurately and asks questions and seeks guidance when necessary; 
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; 
• Works independently and completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan; 
• Maintains confidentiality; 
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; 
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, and accepts responsibility for own actions; 
• Consistently at work and arrives on time, and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; 
• Possesses proficient working knowledge of and ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel; and 
• Basic knowledge of office procedures. 

Due to the public-facing responsibilities of this role, and the interaction with employers and global study providers, we ask our Office Assistants to follow a business casual dress code: 

• No sweatpants, sweatshirts, gym clothes, or hats; 
• Jeans without rips or tears are acceptable