Federal Work-Study Admin Assistant, Engineering Office

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student Assistant to provide administrative and customer service support to the College of Engineering Dean’s Office.

You will assist with general office tasks, data entry, scheduling, and event support while gaining professional experience in a higher education environment.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and professional communication as you support faculty, staff, and students daily.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Enrolled as a student at Lamar University.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and 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 and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support including filing, copying, scanning, and organizing documents.
• Answer phones and direct calls to faculty or staff.
• Greet visitors and manage reception duties.
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and maintaining databases.
• Prepare and distribute departmental correspondence and materials.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and departmental events.
• Maintain office supplies and filing systems.
• Support special projects and engineering department activities.
• Help with student outreach and recruiting events.
• Ensure confidentiality of records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student Assistant to provide administrative and customer service support to the College of Engineering Dean’s Office.

You will assist with general office tasks, data entry, scheduling, and event support while gaining professional experience in a higher education environment.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and professional communication as you support faculty, staff, and students daily.