Student Employee- Admissions - Student Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Assistant in Admissions Recruitment. The role supports current, incoming, and prospective students across front desk, email, call center, scanning, and outreach tasks.

Hours are at least 15 per week with a $9.00 hourly rate. Ideal candidates are freshmen to juniors who are actively enrolled and seeking part-time campus employment in Texas.

Qualifications

• Enrolled SHSU student preferred.
• Position is a Student Employee in Admissions Recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Front desk support for visitors and students.
• Manage email communications with applicants and inquiries.
• Support call center operations for prospective students.
• Assist with scanning and document processing workflows.
• Contribute to student outreach and information sharing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Office operations

Job description

Requisition:

202600315ST

Title:

Student Employee- Admissions - Student Assistant

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

Yes

Department:

Admissions Recruitment

Division:

Division of Enrollment

Hours per week:

At least 15 hours a week

Hiring Rate:

$9.00

Preferred Student Classification:

Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Student Assistant to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in providing support for current, incoming, and prospective students by assisting with various tasks of the application process. The student assistant will be responsible for handling processes in five key areas: front desk support, email communication, call center operations, scanning processes, and student influence.
Join our team and build valuable skills in customer service, communication, and office operations.

Open Date:

08/26/2026

Contact Name & Title:

Shannon Ritchie

Contact Phone:

936.294.1879

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

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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