Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 9,700 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant in the Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics (LEAP). The role supports teaching, drafts quizzes, proofs tests, and assists with online course materials while providing research support and event help.

The position demands strong writing, critical thinking, and communication skills, with 10–20 hours per week and a minimum GPA requirement.

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Must be enrolled as a student and available 10+ hours per week.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Excel, Word, Publisher, Photoshop, and research databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and research duties for LEAP.
• Classroom support: draft/proof quizzes; copy tests; proctor tests; help with online materials.

Skills

Critical thinking

Writing

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Excel

Word

Publisher

Photoshop

Research databases

Education

Currently enrolled

GPA 3.2 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Excel

Word

Publisher

Photoshop

Research databases

Job description

Requisition:

202500050ST

Title:

Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

10-20

Hiring Rate:

$8.50

Preferred Student Classification:

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Job Duties:
1. Assist the Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP) primarily with teaching assistance and secondarily research.2. Classroom support: Drafting and proofing quizzes and tests; copying quizzes and tests; proctoring quizzes and tests; aiding with online materials, including quizzes and tests.3. Event support: Copying; creating flyers; creating name tags or name tents.4. Research support: Generally, various topics will be provided, and you may be able to choose the ones that most interest you.5. Research support: Internet and library research; enter research data into computer programs.6. Research support: Transcribing interviews with public figures or authors.7. LEAP Center support: Website maintenance; bulletin board maintenance.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Job Requirements:

• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year, including summers
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects
• Must be detail-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Excel, Word, Publisher, Photoshop, and research databases
• Student assistants must be dependable and punctual in reporting to work and meetings, and dress in accordance with the LEAP Center dress code.
• Adhere to all LEAP Center policies and procedures and know all emergency policies and procedures.
• Must be currently enrolled and have a minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA

Open Date:

01/27/2025

Position Number:

9N9857-00

Contact Name & Title:

Jean Loveall

Contact Phone:

9362944845

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #:

CHSS Room 478

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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