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Compensation
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Location
In State, MI
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The MSU Detroit Center seeks a temporary office assistant to welcome groups and visitors and provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests. The role answers phones, responds to emails, triages services, and supports events and building operations. Additional work includes maintaining event records and schedules, updating the Center’s website, and maintaining its social media presence. Evening and Saturday work may be required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOnline CommunicationPhone CommunicationIn-Person CommunicationRecordkeepingFacility ManagementProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceTeamworkLeadershipDiversity Awareness

Qualifications

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Full job description

Unit Position Summary The MSU Detroit Center is looking for a temporary office assistant to assist in fostering a welcome environment to the groups and people who utilize the building while providing excellent customer services to students, faculty staff and other guests by answering phone, responding to emails, and triaging services that are undertaken in the Center. Office Assistant will also be responsible for other administrative tasks such as - Set up/ event spaces and provide audio-visual/technical assistance - Document event and building attendance census records - Perform various tasks, including typing, copying, and answering the phone. - Monitor and stock supplies - Maintain accurate records of event schedules, set-up requests and adapt to changes - Update scheduled events on website and maintain social media presence for Center - Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Facility Coordinator and Director. ### Desired Qualifications - Exhibit strong interpersonal skills; have the ability to communicate effectively online, over the phone, and in person; have the ability to maintain accurate logistics and records. - Facility management experience. - Good problem solving and customer service skills. - Must be able to work as part of a diverse team to accomplish group goals. - Reliable transportation - Have an appreciation for diversity and sensitivity toward a variety of ideas and values. - Ability to assume leadership roles and complete all assigned tasks. - Be a positive representative for Michigan State University and adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of Michigan State University. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Application Materials Cover Letter Resume 2-3 Professional References ### Work Hours Evenings and Saturday may be required ### Website engage.msu.edu

How this job compares

Set against the 3,791 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$54–72K/yr685 salary ranges
  • Michigan median$20–24/hr37 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 119 open Administrative Support jobs in Michigan and 3,791 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,931 postings).
Education
140 of the 3,791 open Administrative Support jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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