Student Assistant (Work Study) - Office Assistant (Research & Graduate Studies Dean's Office)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a work-study student to assist in department operations and departmental projects. The role involves clerical tasks, answering calls, greeting visitors, and supporting project activities.

The position requires enrollment in work-study and six or more credit hours, with training provided. No previous work experience is required and eligibility must be verified with Financial Aid each term.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide office assistance to the department by handling routine clerical duties.
• Answer and route phone calls, greet and direct visitors to staff.
• Assist in file and records maintenance.
• Prepare and assist in departmental project activities.

Skills

Office procedures

Record keeping

Professional communication

Following instructions

Education

Current student at Stephen F. Austin State University

Job description

This is a work-study 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.

A student must be awarded and accept a "Work-Study Permit" for each semester the student will be working.

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.

Student must have received a work-study award. Please reach out to Financial Aid to confirm your eligibility for work-study before you apply.

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.