Student Employee-ART-Office Assistant (Work Study)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks a student worker to assist the Department of Art, providing support to Administrative Assistants and the Department Chair. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting guests, data entry, and managing office supplies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and understands FERPA guidelines. This role is crucial for setting a positive office tone with visitors and interacting with students.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Understand and respect FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering telephones, filing, and running errands on campus.
• Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct them to the appropriate individual(s).
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Assist in monitoring and restocking needs of office supplies.

Job description

Nature & Purpose of Position

Provide direct professional assistance to the Administrative Assistants and the Department Chair for the Department of Art. This includes serving in a capacity of being “first impression” and “setting the tone” of the Department with all visitors to the office. The student worker will have frequent contact with students and student files, and they will understand and respect FERPA guidelines. They should be detail-oriented, complete tasks in a timely manner, and be self-motivated.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with answering telephones, filing, and running errands on campus
• Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct them to the appropriate individual(s)
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Distribute incoming mail
• Assist in monitoring and restocking – needs of office supplies
• Other duties as assigned

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.