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 in Huntsville, TX invites a Student Employee- Admissions - Student Assistant to support the Admissions Recruitment team in a busy office environment.

You will assist with front desk tasks, emails, calls, scanning documents, and outreach to current, incoming, and prospective students, helping ensure a smooth application process. This is a work-study position.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Student at Sam Houston State University.
• Freshman, sophomore or junior preferred for eligibility.
• Willingness to assist with five key areas of the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support for the Admissions Recruitment team.
• Handle email communications with prospective students and families.
• Operate call center functions and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with scanning and document processing tasks.
• Support student influence and candidate outreach during the application process.

Skills

Front desk support

Email communication

Call center operations

Scanning processes

Student engagement

Job description

Student Employee- Admissions - Student Assistant

Title Student Employee- Admissions - Student Assistant

Employee Class

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position

College Work Study Position Yes

Department

Department Admissions Recruitment

Division

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

Open Date 08/26/2026

Contact Information

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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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
  • Yes
  • No