Office Assistant - Office of the Vice President for Research

OVPR Student Office Assistants are the first point of contact for visits and inquiries to a cabinet-level office at the University of Iowa. You will interact daily with high-ranking officialsfrom throughout the University and be assigned projects that require a great attention to detail.

Basic job functions include: opening and closing the office, meeting setup and coverage, greeting and directing visitors and dignitaries, answering and redirecting telephone calls, maintaining and ordering supplies, as well as oversight of other daily operations for the office including calendar management.

In addition to basic office functions, the Office Assistant will develop their professional skill set through their interactions with University officials, expand their computer proficiency through assigned projects, and gain an in-depth understanding what it is like to work in a professional office setting.

Applicants must be dependable with a pleasant demeanor and excellent communication skills, possess general computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, and have the ability to take initiative.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Flexible work hours between the hours of 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Monday's and Thursdays.   Fridays possible 8:00 - 5:00 hours. Openings for Summer 2024.