Federal Work-Study| Advising Center CHSS

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston System is seeking a Federal Work-Study student for the Academic Advising department. The role supports the Advising Center with front desk tasks, basic document creation, data entry, and student assistance with class enrollment using MyStudentCenter, EAB Navigate, and other UHD platforms.

Responsibilities include assisting staff with administrative tasks related to academic planning and outreach, and helping with FTIC and transfer orientation sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must have Federal Work-Study from Financial Aid.
• Familiarity with College of Humanities & Social Sciences degree plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students at front desk.
• Create and type basic Word documents.
• Perform data entry tasks.
• Assist students with class enrollment using UHD platforms.
• Support staff with administrative tasks for academic planning and outreach.
• Possibly assist with FTIC and transfer orientation sessions; Saturdays availability may be required.
• Communicate with students via email, phone, and in person.

Skills

Dependable

Good computer skills

Excellent communication

Familiar with MyStudentCenter

Familiar with EAB Navigate

Microsoft Windows Office

Education

GPA 2.5

Federal Work-Study award

Familiar with CST degree plans preferred

Tools

MyStudentCenter

EAB Navigate

Office Suite

Job description

Department: Academic Advising
Salary: $12.00 per hour

Description:

Federal Work-Study - Advising Center, CHSS

Duties:

• Performs front reception duties
• Creates and types basic Word documents
• Performs data entry
• Assists students with class enrollment using MyStudentCenter, EAB Navigate, and other UHD platforms
• Supports the advising center staff with administrative tasks related to academic planning and student outreach
• May assist with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions (Must be available to work Saturdays if needed)
• Maintains communication with students via email, telephone, and in-person, as directed by advising staff
• Assists with preparing materials for advising workshops, orientations, or college events
• Supports other administrative functions as assigned by advising staff or department leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Students must be dependable
• Students must have good computer skills
• Students must have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Must be familiar with MyStudentCenter, EAB Navigate, and other UHD platforms
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environmentExperience working in an administrative office setting
• Experience working with Windows Office Suite programs
• Familiarity with College of Science and Technology degree plans is preferred

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must have been awarded Federal Work-Study from the Office of Financial Aid
• Familiarity with College of Humanities & Social Sciences degree plans is preferred

Required Attachments by Candidate:

• Financial Aid Award Letter
• Resume

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.