Federal Work Study (Civil Engineering)

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

The Federal Work-Study Student Assistant provides administrative, clerical, and customer service support to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. This position assists faculty, staff, and students with daily office operations while gaining professional experience in a higher education environment.

• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for and participating in the Federal Work-Study Program.
• Enrolled as a student at the institution.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (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 responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in engineering, science, technology, or higher education administration.
• Previous office or customer service experience.
• Experience using office equipment and administrative software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and scanners.

Work Schedule

• Up to 20 hours per week, based on Federal Work-Study eligibility and departmental needs.
• Flexible scheduling around academic coursework.

Compensation

• Hourly wage in accordance with the institution's Federal Work-Study Program guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

Students serving in this position will:

• Develop professional office and administrative skills.
• Gain experience in higher education operations and engineering department functions.
• Strengthen communication, customer service, and organizational abilities.
• Enhance proficiency in Microsoft Office and workplace technology.
• Build professional experience applicable to future career opportunities.