Student Assistant - Math and Business Tutor (AARC)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a student assistant to help operate a department or project. The role involves clerical support, front-desk duties, and assisting in preparing departmental activities.

The position requires enrollment as a student, GPA 2.8+, and a grade of A or B in the related tutorship course. Training will be provided, and tutoring subjects include Math, Business, CS, Engineering, and Physics.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher and must be in good standing with the university.
• No direct experience required; training provided.
• Must have an A or B grade in the related tutorship course.
• Tutoring subjects available include Math, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.

Responsibilities

• Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
• Answers phone calls, routes calls, takes messages, greets visitors, and directs visitors to staff.
• Assists in file and records maintenance.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
• Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General office procedures

Phone etiquette

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University

Job description

This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Minimum overall GPA of 2.8 or higher and must be in good standing with the university.

Must have an A or B grade in the course related to the tutorship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
3. Assists in file and records maintenance.
4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Tutoring subjects available include Math, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.