Student Financial Services Assistant

The Student Financial Services Office Assistant is responsible for providing support in daily office operations. This role involves collaborating with the team on various office tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow. This position offers an upbeat, and focused, fostering productivity and positivity among team members. Additionally, the student will have the opportunity to develop time management skills and the ability to stay on-task, contributing to personal and professional growth.

Student Job Title	Student Financial Services Assistant
Department	Student Financial Services
Supervisors Name & Title	Karen Wilburn, Revenue Agent 2
Position Funding	Department Funded (Work Study Welcome)
Wage	$13.20
Job Location	On Campus Face-To-Face
Job Duration	Academic year, work hours available during breaks in enrollment, possible summer work
Type of work schedule	Fixed (Monday-Friday), Morning or afternoon shifts
Shifts/Range of hours needed for the position	Hours Between 8am-5pm
Estimated numbers of hours per week	8hrs per week
Position Summary	The Student Financial Services Office Assistant is responsible for providing support in daily office operations. This role involves collaborating with the team on various office tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow. This position offers an upbeat, and focused, fostering productivity and positivity among team members. Additionally, the student will have the opportunity to develop time management skills and the ability to stay on-task, contributing to personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities	– Respond to emails in a professional manner. – Electronic filing of important documents and maintaining organized records. – Assist with copying and processing reports with attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications	– Current or following-term undergraduate enrollment of at least 6 credits/graduate enrollment of 9 credits – Must be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher) – Passing a background check pending employment offer – Accounting 211. – Excel basic (No expectation of using formulas) – Knowledge of word processing using Microsoft Office. – Prior customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications	– Demonstration of communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and positive demeanor. – Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail. – Multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. – Demonstrate basic office equipment and computer applications. – Experience using 10 Key
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities	– Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks into completion. – Must stay on-task/stay focused. – Must retain training information and job duties for further growth. – Be able to work in Non-busy/Noisy environment. – Time management skills are a must. – Independent of phone and a team player, not focused on texting environment. – High confidentiality is critical.
Academic Learning Outcomes	– Gain practical experience in financial services operations – Apply theoretical knowledge from accounting courses to real-world scenarios
Industry Learning Outcomes	– Learn about the operations and procedures within a financial services office
Career-Readiness Learning Outcomes	– Develop strong communication and organizational skills – Enhance problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Required Application Material	– Resume – Brief cover letter
Send Applications Materials to:	Karen Wilburn: kwilburn@eou.edu
Job Opening Date	2/16/2024
Job Closing Date	2/28/2024
First Day of Application Review	3/1/2024
Estimated Start Date	3/10/2024
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.