Work Study Office Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Work Study Office Assistant Position Description

BSU's Sociology Department helps students cultivate their sociological imagination, the ability to understand how individual and group behavior is shaped by historical and social forces; how individual problems, including their own, are related to broader social structures, including global ones; and how to work towards resolving issues of exclusion and inequality and to move towards social justice.

As an Office Assistant, you will assist the Sociology department with daily office operations such as:

• answering phones
• filing
• sorting mail
• running errands across campus
• completing basic computer tasks
• provide general administrative support to professors
• interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience is preferred, but not required.

The candidate should be polite and professional, with good communication skills.

The candidate should be proficient in Word, Excel, and similar computer programs.

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate 15-18

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu06136P Open Date Close Date 11/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Kim MacInnes

kmacinnis@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or finaid@bridgew.edu

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents