Office Assistant - University Housing (FSU Students Only) (OPS)

Department

University Housing

Responsibilities

Office assistants will be performing a variety of tasks in our administrative offices, which are typically open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Specific tasks may include:

• Various customer service responsibilities including answering phones, responding to emails and in-person office visits.
• Data entry and analysis.
• General office duties including scanning and uploading files.
• Cashiering and cash handling duties including processing student fee payments, balancing daily collections, processing petty cash payouts, and assisting with the technology checkout process.
• Working in various Housing computer applications to perform administrative tasks.
• Record upkeep and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Candidates must be able to proactively provide excellent customer service to include interacting with students/families or potential students/families over the phone, via email and in person.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy.
• Office Assistants must maintain a cumulative 2.5 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA.
• All students who become top candidates for this opening must be in good conduct standing with the University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous office and/or cash handling experience.
• Priority is given to students who have lived on campus for at least one semester.

Other Information

University Housing operates on a 12-month calendar. Office Assistants should be prepared to work finals weeks, between sessions and during breaks. Hours are flexible, but all Office Assistants should plan to work a minimum of 10 -15 hours between 9:00am - 4:00pm. Meetings throughout the semester, as announced by supervisor, may be necessary.

Additionally, Office Assistants may not work more than a total of 40 hours per week, in combination with any other University-related employment and may not be employed within any other department of University Housing.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated salary for this position is $13.00 per hour ($14.00 per hour effective September 30, 2025).

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

If selected, applicants must complete a screening interview and provide one (1) reference check.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .