Student Assistant (Dept. of Counseling)

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar University’s Department of Counseling is seeking a student worker to support daily office operations and respond to student inquiries. You will help coordinate department activities and assist faculty with administrative tasks.

The role includes organizing materials for meetings, routing questions to the right contacts, archiving files, and delivering items between offices. A reliable, communicative team player who can lift up to 40 pounds is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must work efficiently and independently.
• Dependable and able to follow directions.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare materials for professors and Residency/department meetings.
• Answer incoming calls and questions about enrollment.
• Direct students to the proper contact for advisement.
• Archive and organize department files and documents.
• Deliver materials between departments and the post office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Dependable

Communication

Customer service

Education

Current Lamar student

Job description

The Department of Counseling promotes a student-centered approach in hopes of providing access to educational opportunities for all students. Our student team works to ensure our student inquiries are answered in a timely manner and assists in supporting overall Department functions. This position will interact with various potential and current graduate student populations, professors and adjunct professors. Previous experience with Microsoft applications and digital platforms preferred but not required.

• Organizing and preparing materials for professors and adjunct professors for Residency and department meeting Answering incoming calls and answering questions concerning program enrollment as found on website
• Directing potential and current students to the proper individual(s) for help or advisement
• Archiving and organizing department files and documents
• Delivering materials between departments and the post office
• Other duties and tasks that is assigned

Minimum Education:

Must be a current Lamar student and enrolled in courses

Required Qualifications:

• Must work efficiently and independently
• Dependable and able to follow directions
• Communication and customer service skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds as needed.