IT support

My office is directly opposite the post/printing room, which means I am the first port of call for anyone with problems there. I have many conversations like this one.

Lecturer: The photocopier's not working.
Me: Have you checked for a jam? Or reported it?
Lecturer: Can't you do that?
Me: Well, there's a phone right by the copier, with the phone number printed next to it, so that people can report it themselves.
Lecturer: I've got to go to a lecture. [Departs]
Me: *sigh*

The blackmail factor

Prof: I have to read the names at graduation next week, can I book a half-hour slot with you to go through the pronunciations?
Me: Yes, of course.

(That really isn't in the job description, but I studied linguistics and it's an enjoyable task.)

Prof: I told the head of school today how useful you are, above and beyond the call of admin duty. He said he remembers you. You've seen him fall asleep on the train.
Me: I wonder whether I can get a regrade on the back of that?