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.
| Supervisors Name & Title | Karen Wilburn, Revenue Agent 2 |
| Student Job Title | Student Financial Services Assistant |
| Department | Student Financial Services |
| Position Funding | Work-study preferred |
| Number of Student Positions | 1 |
| Job Category | Student employee |
| Job Level & Compensation/Wage | $13.20 per hour (Level 1) |
| Job Location | On-campus, in-person |
| Job Duration | Academic year; work hours available during breaks in enrollment, with possible summer work |
| Type of work schedule | Fixed; morning or afternoon shifts Monday through Friday |
| Estimated numbers of hours per week | 8 hours |
| Experiential Leaning: | As a Student Financial Services Assistant, you will gain practical experience in financial services operations and apply theoretical knowledge from accounting courses to real-world scenarios. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your time management skills, organizational abilities, and customer service expertise. |
| Professional Development: | This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the Student Financial Services department and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail, preparing you for diverse career paths. |
| Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions: | – Respond to student and staff emails professionally. – File and organize electronic and physical documents. – Assist with copying and processing financial reports and forms. – Help maintain a structured and efficient office environment. |
| 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. – Completion of Accounting 211. – Basic Excel skills (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. – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. – Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. – Experience with basic office equipment and computer applications. – Experience using 10 Key. |
| Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: | – Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks to completion. – Ability to stay on-task and focused. – Ability to retain training information and job duties for further growth. – Ability to work in non-busy/noisy environments. – Time management skills are essential. – Independent of phone and a team player not focused on texting environment. – High confidentiality is critical. |
| Required Application Material: | – Resume – Brief cover letter |
| Send Application 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. |
| Position Description | https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Student-Financial-Services-Assistant.pdf |
