Graduate Employee- Welcome Desk- Graduate Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:

202500421ST

Title:

Graduate Employee- Welcome Desk- Graduate Assistant

Employee Class:

Student employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Academic Success Center

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

20

Preferred Student Classification:

Master’s and Doctoral Students

Nature & Purpose of Position:

This role will support the Welcome Desk and service floor operations at the Academic Success Center under the general direction of the Student Success Operations Coordinator. The Welcome Desk Graduate Assistant will support and promote the services, programs, and initiatives of the Academic Success Center. This position will work one-on-one and in group settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Faculty, Staff, and resources.

Work Hours and Environment
In-person position at the Academic Success Center in the Newton Gresham Library. 20 hours per week. Monday-Friday

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership at the Welcome Desk and on the service floor
• Assist Operations Coordinator with various administrative tasks
• Aid students with appointments and check-ins
• Assist with Campus Connect platform reporting
• Recommend and connect students to appropriate services
• Monitor ASC email account(s) as it pertains to service needs/requests
• Greet guests and offer assistance as needed
• Assist Coordinator and Specialist with service-related reporting and scheduling
• Train and develop returning and newly hired Welcome Desk Ambassadors
• Participate in appointment campaigns to support select services
• Communicate effectively with professional staff
• Triage and communicate with students alerted for academic support
• Collaborate with other departments to meet student needs
• Promote ASC services and programs at outreach events
• Attend training and staff meetings as scheduled

· Responsible for administrative support tasks not limited to maintaining the office, assisting office staff, maintaining some departmental records, light data entry, running on-campus errands, preparing reports, and helping with other administrative tasks as needed.

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Required Skills:This position is very high in student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:

• Strong ability to discuss difficult or sensitive topics while maintaining rapport and trust with students
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances occur
• Friendly, punctual, approachable, and passionate about student client success
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to seek consultation with supervisor(s)
• Works well in a team and on independent projects
• Effective time management & self-initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer Skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom, Teams, and Blackboard)
• Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner

Open Date:

11/10/2025

Contact Name & Title:

Michelle Seagraves Student Success Operations Coordinator

Contact Phone:

936-294-3357

Contact Email:

[email protected]

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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