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Residence Life Office Assistants are student employees who support the daily operations of a university's residence life office. Their responsibilities typically include answering phones, assisting residents with questions or concerns, processing paperwork, and helping with administrative tasks. They serve as a resource for students living on campus and play a key role in maintaining a welcoming and organized environment. Office Assistants often work closely with Residence Life staff and may also assist with event planning or communication efforts.

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Central Office Assistant - HRL - 2026/27

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ • On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Central Office Assistant - HRL - 2026/27
Job no: 497226
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
The Central Office Assistant (OA) is a part-time staff member of the Department of Residence Life. They will assume an important role within the Residence Life office, aiding central staff members and completing various tasks assigned. Responding to the needs of the central staff in addition to those of students, parents, other departments, and guests of the University who contact the Residence Life Department will comprise a significant portion of the OA's work. Thus, the ability to manage critical administrative tasks while addressing situations and inquiries as they arise is necessary. In as much as the central Residence Life work environment is a dynamic one, the OA position is one that requires flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, and commitment as they are called upon to respond to changing needs and situations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibit a high degree of customer service in dealing with and serve as a resource
person for visitors and university constituents.
• Assist in answering the telephone and assisting visitors to the office.
• Maintain and utilize equipment in the office including printer, shredder and etc.
• Market/create communication and materials for the department.
• Organize and inventory supplies, create a list of needed items if necessary.
• Utilize technology and software to create brochures, flyers, spreadsheets, and
databases as well as other computer data entry.
• Expected to work both independently, at times without supervision, and in groups
with other student staff, Senior Staff, Central Staff, or personnel from other
departments.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn about necessary procedures for
openings, closings check-ins and outs, room assignments and changes, guest policies,
meal plans and other procedures within the department
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current Seton Hall Students - Full Time Undergraduate Students.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current Seton Hall Students - Full Time
Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. Max 20 hours within a pay period.
CONTACT
Ray Vincent L De Jesus
rayvincent.dejesus@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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