Student Admin Assistant – History, Humanities & Languages

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

Job summary

University of Houston System in Houston, TX seeks a dependable student assistant to help Business Administrators and staff with daily operations. The role offers hands-on administrative experience in a professional academic setting and requires 15–20 hours weekly.

The position emphasizes organization, communication, and teamwork, with duties spanning front desk coverage, document management, event support, and data entry. An UHD student with a federal work-study award is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at UHD.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (or higher, as required by university policy).
• Must have received a federal college work-study award.
• Availability to work 15–20 hours per week, with a schedule that accommodates office hours.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide general office assistance to Business Administrators and departmental staff, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Front Desk Coverage: Welcome students, faculty and visitors; answer and route calls using a multi-line phone system.
• Document Management: Scan, file, and maintain confidential departmental records in paper and electronic formats.
• Project & Event Support: Assist with planning and coordinating departmental events, including faculty meetings, workshops, and student recruitment activities.
• Data Entry & Tracking: Input and maintain data in departmental databases and spreadsheets.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support departmental needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

UHD student

GPA 2.0+

Federal work-study

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Houston System in Houston, TX seeks a dependable student assistant to help Business Administrators and staff with daily operations. The role offers hands-on administrative experience in a professional academic setting and requires 15–20 hours weekly.

The position emphasizes organization, communication, and teamwork, with duties spanning front desk coverage, document management, event support, and data entry. An UHD student with a federal work-study award is preferred.