Student Employee-Dept of English, CHSS--Assistant at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
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Title:Student Employee-Dept of English, CHSS--Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Dept of English
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:20-28
Hiring Rate:8.25
Preferred Student Classification:Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
Nature & Purpose of Position:Works with the Department of English Office providing support to office staff, faculty, and students.
As Student Assistant, you will be responsible for:
Managing the office front desk, answering phones/emails, and providing general University information to department visitors
General clerical work such as filing, inventory checks, supply management, and data input will be required.
The ability to use office machines: computer, copier, scanner, fax and binding machines will be required.
Student must possess ability to use Microsoft Office suite and use the Outlook Calendar.
This position requires customer service and reception area management.
Must be a self-starter, responsible, reliable, punctual, and able to maintain workplace confidentiality.
Must be able to work during the work week (Monday – Friday) and during the summer.
Organized, ability to type, use office machines, have experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Keep an organized and professional work environment.
Student should be a self-starter, able to follow instructions, and takes pride in their work.
Ability to alphabetize and maintain electronic databases and physical files.
Must be a team player and build good working relationships with staff, coworkers, and superiors, along with guests in the office.
Be willing to learn and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
Must have your own transportation to and from work.
05/20/2025
Contact Name & Title:Jerin Milam, Assistant to the Chair
Contact Phone:936-294-1404
Contact Email:Contact Building & Room #:Evans Complex, Suite 458
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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