Student Assistant Employee-COM -Office of the Dean/Conroe Location

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Assistant Employee-COM for the Office of the Dean at the Conroe location. The role supports administrative tasks, mail handling, front desk duties, and event setup as part of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The position is a 15-20 hour-per-week student employee role with a $12 per hour rate, open to freshman or sophomore status. Training and supervision are provided on site to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Physically capable of lifting 25-50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; must be organized, task-oriented, and punctual.
• Professional demeanor.
• Preferred experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be available to work 6-8 hours per day on assigned days; schedule will accommodate classes.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute mail and packages.
• Keep the front desk area clean and organized.
• Assist with various administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, and shredding.
• Run on-campus and off-campus errands as required.
• Assist with organizing supply closets and meeting rooms.
• Set up tables and chairs for events and reset furniture in rooms as needed.
• Help set up catering for events.
• Be a reliable source of information about the organization and department for visitors.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate location or person.
• Process request forms and data with supervision and monitor the shared inbox.

Job description

Requisition: 202600243ST

Title: Student Assistant Employee-COM - Office of the Dean/Conroe Location

Employee Class: Student Employee

College Work Study Position: Yes

Department: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week: 15-20 per week

Hiring Rate: The position is located at the SHSU-COM campus in Conroe, TX, and the salary is $12 per hour.

Preferred Student Classification: Freshman or sophomore. The position is located at the SHSU-COM campus in Conroe, TX.

Nature & Purpose of Position

The selected Student Assistant will report to the Office of the Dean. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sort and distribute mail and packages.
• Keep the front desk area clean and organized.
• Assist with various administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, and shredding.
• Run on-campus and off-campus errands as required.
• Assist with organizing supply closets and meeting rooms.
• Set up tables and chairs for events and reset furniture in rooms as needed.
• Help set up catering for events.
• Be a reliable source of information about the organization and department for visitors.
• Maintain a positive, upbeat, and professional attitude when interacting with others.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate location or person.
• Process request forms and data with supervision and monitor the shared inbox.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the team.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Physically capable of lifting 25-50 ibs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be organized, task-oriented, and punctual.
• Professional demeanor.
• Preferred experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be available to work 6-8 hours per day on assigned days. We will work around the student’s class schedule.

Open Date: 07/10/2026

Position Number: 9N9929

Contact Name & Title: Ms. Shelby Dumatrait

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #: 315A

EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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