Student Employee- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)- Student Assistant (Grant Fund...

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Employee to support the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP). The role involves creating templates, developing surveys, drafting outreach emails, and assisting with recruitment materials for externships.

The position is grant-funded, 15–20 hours per week, paying $20.00 per hour. Candidates should be proficient in Canva, Microsoft Office, and Qualtrics, with strong writing and proofreading abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Canva and Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with creating Qualtrics surveys, or the ability to learn.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Able to draft clear, concise emails and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating lesson plan templates for Externships Educators.
• Assist in developing Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics surveys to track data of participants.
• Draft emails for the PI and Co-PI to industry and community partners for outreach.
• Assist in the design of recruitment materials.
• Plan and set up in-person and digital orientations for grant participants.
• Track, organize, and maintain participant data and documentation for externship activities.

Skills

Strong writing and proofreading

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Qualtrics

Job description

Requisition

202600100ST

Title

Student Employee- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)- Student Assistant (Grant Funded Position)

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

No

Department

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week

15-20

Hiring Rate

$20.00 Per Hour

Preferred Student Classification

Any

Nature & Purpose of Position

• Assist in creating lesson plan templates for Externships Educators
• Assist in developing various Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics surveys that will be used to track data of participants
• Draft emails for the PI and Co-PI to send to industry and community partners to assist with outreach
• Assist in the design of recruitment materials
• Assist in planning and set up of in-person and digital orientations for grant participants
• Assist with tracking, organizing, and maintaining participant data and documentation related to externship activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements
• Schedule and set up online and in-person meetings through TEAMS or Zoom

Other Requirements for the Position

• Proficient in using Canva
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with creating Qualtrics surveys, or ability to learn
• Strong writing and proofreading

Open Date

03/30/2026

Position Number

9N9966

Contact Name & Title

Brynn Briggs - Proposal & Development Coordinator

Contact Phone

[phone]

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #

ORSP 173H

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.