Civil Engineering Dept Admin Aide - Flexible Hours

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and customer service support in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

You will assist with filing, scheduling, data entry, answer phones, greet visitors, and help with special projects while maintaining confidentiality and professional demeanor. This student role offers learning opportunities in higher education operations and engineering department functions.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study and enrolled as a student.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support, including filing, copying, scanning, and organizing documents.
• Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate faculty or staff members.
• Greet visitors, students, and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and maintaining departmental databases.
• Prepare and distribute departmental correspondence, reports, and informational materials.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and departmental events.
• Maintain office supplies inventory and notify staff when supplies need replenishing.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• Assist faculty and staff with special projects, research support, and departmental activities as assigned.
• Support student outreach, recruiting events, and departmental functions.
• Ensure confidentiality of student, faculty, and departmental records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and customer service support in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

You will assist with filing, scheduling, data entry, answer phones, greet visitors, and help with special projects while maintaining confidentiality and professional demeanor. This student role offers learning opportunities in higher education operations and engineering department functions.