Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
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Title:Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:Yes
Department:Student Success Initiatives
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:20-28
Hiring Rate:$10 per hour
Nature & Purpose of Position:The person(s) who fills this position will be in the First-Year Experience Department.
Qualified candidates will need to have the following skills & characteristics:
-Professionalism
-Dependability
-Punctual
-Problem-solving skills
-Positive attitude
-Willingness to step-in and assist where needed
-initiative
Some Job Duties Include:
Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly
Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability
Answering the phone at the front desk
Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
Assist with Student orgs.
Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
Issue laptops
Events – room reservations
Other job duties as assigned.
11/17/2025
Position Number:9N9935-00
Contact Name & Title:Jennie Hendrix
Contact Phone:936-294-2269
Contact Email:Contact Building & Room #:CHSS 190
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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