Communication Research Institute – Work Study Position

Communication Research Institute On-Campus Student Worker Position

Position Title: Office Assistant/Equipment Checkout Specialist

Department: Communication Research Institute

Work Location: MTC Building, CRI Office

Description of Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Office Assistant/Equipment Checkout Specialist aids in daily tasks for CRI. The primary need is for someone to assist with equipment checkout for the department, but the assistant may be asked to help with other tasks as well.

• Help to maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing checkout gear
• Assist New media students in the checkout process
• Learn/maintain basic knowledge of the equipment in order to check things in and out independently
• Report lost or broken pieces of equipment
• Demonstrate good customer service and greet guests of the CRI
• Maintain the CRI Office in a professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Basic knowledge in Mac, OS, Office 365 preferred
• Good customer service skills
• Can work well under pressure

Work Schedule (Days & Times): 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday would be the primary timeframe in which schedules will be made. Will work with class and activities schedule.

Hourly Wage: $9.00

Employment Start Date and Employment End Date: August 24, 2021-April 29, 2022

Job Supervisor’s Contact: Amanda DeVore, 641-673-1114, devorea@wmpenn.edu