Office Assistant

Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University

St Joseph, MO, USA

Posted on Aug 1, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Office Assistant
Department Finance and Administration
Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Accounting, Budget, and Purchasing departments at MoWest. The role assists with daily office operations, supports professional staff, and helps promote responsible financial stewardship across the university.
Essential Duties
  • Administrative Support: Data entry, filing, scanning, and document management tasks
  • Assist professional staff with special projects, data collection, research, and reporting tasks
  • Answer phone and email inquiries and route messages to appropriate staff members
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records
  • Monitor, organize, and restock office supplies
  • Other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • MoWest Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • At least an overall 2.0 GPA
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
  • Accounting or Finance Major/Minor
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional email and phone etiquette
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in handling records, scheduling, and data entry
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling sensitive information
  • Organizational and time-management skills
  • Basic computer and technology skills
  • Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions consistently
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and disability-affirming practices
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.
Additional Demands
Location where duties are to be performed
Popplewell 115
Federal Work Study Required
Hours of Work
  • Up to 20 hours per week
  • Schedule varies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST293P
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 07/31/2026
Priority Deadline 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.

This position requires a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a current MoWest student?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you degree-seeking?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you enrolled at least part-time?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * What hours are you available to work - Mon - Friday

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
  3. Course Schedule
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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