<p>About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.</p> <p>Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .</p> <p>Job Description: Department: Education Job Title: Clerical Assistant Number of Vacancies: 2 SSTA Supervisor: Jason Grant Position Type: Non-Supervisory Number of Hours Per Week: 6</p> <p>General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities:</p> <p>The Work Study Clerical Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Education Department at Worcester State University. This role involves a variety of clerical tasks, including maintaining department databases and supplies, as well as assisting with social media management to enhance department engagement. The position is ideal for students looking to gain experience in office management, marketing and digital communication.</p> <p>Clerical Support:</p> <p>Directing email correspondence to the appropriate personnel. Managing and responding to department emails. Filing, organizing, and maintaining department records and documents. Photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents as needed. Assisting with the preparation and distribution of department materials.</p> <p>Student Assistance:</p> <p>Providing information and assistance to students regarding courses, schedules, and department events. Assisting with the coordination of department events and meetings.</p> <p>Administrative Tasks:</p> <p>Supporting faculty and staff with various administrative duties. Assisting in the preparation of teaching and presentation materials. Working with the Licensure office to setup for meetings and events.</p> <p>Database and Supply Management:</p> <p>Maintaining and updating department databases, including student records and academic information. Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. Managing office supplies inventory, placing orders as needed, and maintaining stock levels. Organizing and maintaining supply storage areas.</p> <p>Social Media Management:</p> <p>Assisting in managing the department's social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat). Creating and scheduling engaging content to promote department events, achievements, and news. Monitoring social media channels for comments and messages, responding as needed. Analyzing social media engagement metrics and suggesting improvements.</p> <p>General Office Duties:</p> <p>Maintaining a clean and organized office environment. Performing other duties as assigned by the department chair or office manager.</p> <p>Requirements: Experience:</p> <p>Will train right candidate.</p> <p>Additional Information: Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.</p> <ul> <li>This position is available for WSU students only* </li></ul> <p>Hourly Rate: $15.00</p> <p>Application Instructions: Students must apply online. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.</p> <ul> <li>This position is for students WITH WORK STUDY ONLY* </li></ul> <p>Please note - Students may not work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled.</p>