Student Employee - Harmon College Office Assistant - Summer 2026

UCM•UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The student office assistant will serve as the Harmon College Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS) front desk receptionist and creative assistant to the full-time personnel within the Dean's suite. This will include the responsibilities of serving as the Dean's office first point of contact to greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and other visitors, while actively contributing to the college’s internal and external communications through graphic design and marketing support.

Requirements

Undergraduate (Freshman-Junior standing) students only.
Minimum GPA of 2.75.
Knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Google Drive, Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
Familiarity with graphic design platforms (such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
Experience drafting digital newsletters or promotional layouts.
Ability to suggest creative process improvement ideas for office workflows.
Attention to detail and a creative eye for design.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Dean's office first point of contact to greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and other visitors.
Assist with content preparation for digital displays or college communication channels.
Assist with the creation, design, and distribution of print and digital marketing materials, including event flyers, newsletters, promotional materials, and electronic communications.
Address questions in person, over the phone, and via electronic means.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
Perform general clerical tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, shredding, and checking mail.
Act as a liaison for the Administrative Assistant.
Assist with reserving classrooms and study rooms, opening/closing designated building rooms and offices, and preparing the conference room for meetings.
Assist with the coordination, promotion, and hosting of Harmon College events and other special projects.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all organizational and university information.