Business Office Assistant

Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob DescriptionRHS Job Title Business Office Assistant Job DescriptionPay Rate: $15.73 /hr.Position will primarily work out in both Shaw Hall and Snyder Hall.As a student Business Office Assistant, you will aid staff members in a Culinary Services business office in essential departmental operations. You will be responsible for keeping all information strictly confidential, and adhering to the highest practices of professionalism and team spirit. You will also be responsible for assisting with keeping the office running smoothly through a wide variety of tasks. It is often your job to be the face of the organization while interacting with a wide range of customers and clients.Typical Duties May IncludeProvide routine clerical support within a Culinary Services business officeAnswer phones, make copies, operate various office equipmentPerform data entry, assist in maintaining records and accounts, run system reports to maintain and update report filesComplete project assignmentsRun errandsProcess mail, incoming & outgoingAssist with organizing eventsCovering operational breaks such as the host/receptionist areaAdditional duties as assignedWork operational shifts on an every other weekend basesAny questions about applying for this position please contact Eric Christensen at chris461@msu.eduRequired Qualifications Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year) Have a demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service, and a strong desire to deliver outstanding Spartan experiences to both guests and teammates. Have a strong work ethic and demonstrated character, taking responsibility for work and self Be dependable and reliable, with exemplary attendance Be a motivated self-starter, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision Ability to amicably receive constructive direction from supervisor, and to professionally, quickly and efficiently implement same Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), positive and respectful demeanor, especially when working with a diverse population Be team-oriented, setting the best possible example for fellow employees Keep all information strictly confidential A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Able to pass a criminal background check Work as directed in any equivalent or lower-level position as needed to ensure continued, optimal service of the operationMust be able to work 10+ hours per week.Preferred Qualifications Desire to learn, and to grow professional skill set Ability and desire to cover coworker’s time off; swap shiftsEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Physical Demands Ability to sit at computer workstation 80-95% of shift Ability to walk the length of the residence hall, possibly multiple times, in order to assist with customer service needs, including tour/s of facilities Occasional lifting of 5-15 pounds.Work HoursVariable Work HoursDining hall hours vary per semester. Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.Work hours are flexible between 8am-4:30pm. You will be scheduled for weekend shifts on an alternating weekend basis. During the school year domestic student employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week, and international student employees may not work more than 20 hours per work week. During school breaks, between semesters, and during Summer semester, all student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours per work week.Work Location Rivertrail Dining (Loc)Posting Detail InformationPosting Number 20155227P Open Date 11/05/2025 Close Date 02/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for ApplicantQualification for this position requires a clean work attendance record for the current semester (or previous semester if you did not work the current semester). Please make certain your work attendance is within acceptable parameters prior to applying. . You must apply through the online applicant tracking system at the link provided in this posting. Any resumes/materials received outside of this system will not be considered or reviewed.Applicant Availability FormSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How many hours are you available to work a week?0-55-1010-1515+* Briefly describe the skills, abilities and/or qualities you possess, which make you the best candidate to hire? (Open Ended Question)Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover Letter