Federal Work Study - Office Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department ENGLISH, DEPT OF Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Federal Work Study - Office Assistant Posting Number 08333 Position Number 08333 Student Job Category Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 1 Rate of Pay $12.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No Job Description

ECU Department of English is currently seeking a FWS Office Assistant to provide administrative and customer support to the department. The student employee will greet visitors; answer telephone calls in a professional manner; keep the reception area and front office clean and organized; complete copy requests with accuracy; run errands to adjacent offices/buildings; accept packages from FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.; distribute incoming mail to departmental office and faculty mailboxes; assist faculty, staff, and students with tasks, directions, and questions; interact with Copiserv for various tasks and work orders; shred accumulated paper as needed; perform an inventory of office supplies and other items related to the department; assist department staff with occasional projects/tasks; assist with printing and distributing promotional materials like course fliers and departmental event fliers; assist with occasional departmental events set up and clean up; and perform occasional physical tasks such as carrying boxes or pushing carts.

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Developing information design skills and ability to assist with the design of department promotional materials; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and basic office technology (telephones, printers, copiers, etc.); and basic computer skills, strong communication, and organizational skills.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your references, resume, M-F availability (8am-5pm), and Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form online. To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95353 Open Date 07/20/2026 Close Date 04/01/2027 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online).
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• List of References
• Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization
• Additional Document #1

Optional Documents