Program Assistant

Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University

Posted on Sep 10, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Program Assistant
Department Student Affairs
Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Program Assistant will be responsible to develop and implement programs and service for the MSWU student body, including staffing the Campus Cupboard, assisting with publicity and marketing, assisting with retention outreach, and engaging with the student body and visitors.
Essential Duties
  • Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, greet customers/students, ensure the office is functioning properly, and provide office resources.
  • Assist other students who visit the Campus Cupboard along with organizing and maintaining the food distribution processes on outgoing items on an excel spreadsheet and by keeping a tracking system of food items needed and checking for expiration dates.
  • Responsible for checking the daily email on the Student Affairs email, lost and found and CC google email and will respond as appropriate.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Lost and Found items that are turned in and also help find lost items reported to the office.
Required Qualifications
  • MoWest Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • At least an overall 2.0 GPA
  • Enrolled at least part-time (6 hours)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • An enrolled college student who shows interest and a positive attitude in learning in an intercultural work environment.
  • Must have a willingness to interact with people, and ability to keep confidentiality.
  • Must be able to handle professional situations, be attentive to other students and be punctual.
  • Strong communicator, empathy, good proofreading, and time management skills.
Physical Demands Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands
Location where duties are to be performed
Blum Union
Federal Work Study Not Required
Hours of Work
Anticipate 20 hours per week.
Schedule to be arrangement with student upon hire.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST306P
Number of Vacancies 5
Open Date 09/08/2026
Priority Deadline 09/22/2026
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 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)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a MWSU 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 currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
    • Yes
    • Don't know
    • No

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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