Front Desk Assistant - First-Year Experience

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Front Desk Assistant in the First-Year Experience program. This student employee role is part of the Student Success Initiatives team in the Division of Academic Affairs and supports FYE activities.

Work study is not required, and the position runs 15–20 hours per week at $10 per hour. Typical duties include greeting visitors, managing Mentor appointments, answering phones, assisting mentors with office needs, handling equipment, and coordinating event

Qualifications

• Strong professionalism and dependability as a student employee.
• Punctual and reliable in a front desk role.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to step in and assist with tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and direct them appropriately.
• Check FYE Peer Mentor availability in Campus Connect.
• Answer front desk calls and route inquiries.
• Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office tasks and supplies.
• Help gather information for First-Year Experience programs and student orgs.
• Assist with new hire paperwork for mentors and instructors.
• Issue laptops and assist with room reservations for events.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Punctual

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Willingness to help

initiative

Job description

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Front Desk Assistant in the First-Year Experience program. This student employee role is part of the Student Success Initiatives team in the Division of Academic Affairs and supports FYE activities.

Work study is not required, and the position runs 15–20 hours per week at $10 per hour. Typical duties include greeting visitors, managing Mentor appointments, answering phones, assisting mentors with office needs, handling equipment, and coordinating event