FWS Position – Office Assistant/Clerk

 

**Federal Work Study Student Position**

Pay Range: $16.00-16.50/hr.

Location: On Campus (900 Walker Ave.)

Flexible Hours

Part-Time, 10 hours a week

Contract: Renee Decker rdecker@umbc.edu

Apply through Handshake: Job #9115575

 

One (1) opening for general office/clerical assistant for the Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Services and PACE.

Responsibilities

  • Answering phones
  • Greeting visitors and students to the department
  • Running errands for the department
  • Assist in keeping website and department announcement displays up to date
  • Data entry & compiling packets for the continuing education section
  • Scan, photocopy, fax, and/or email documents for digitization project
  • Work to assist faculty or staff on special projects

Required Qualifications

  • Good phone presentation with clear speaking voice
  • Ability to multitask
  • Available for blocks of time during work week
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and ask questions for clarification
  • Good computer skills including, attention to detail (spelling, grammar, formatting).
  • Knowledge of following software programs: Word, Excel, and e-mail
  • Willingness to learn aspects of the program so to enhance the caller’s experience, answer basic information questions and/or direct them to the correct person within the department

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

  • Website experience (Word Press)
  • Prior office work experience