Student Employee-SAM Center-Student Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Employee for the SAM Center as a Student Assistant. The role involves front desk support, greeting and signing in students seeking advising, and handling phone calls to route inquiries to the correct departments.

You will also collaborate with faculty advisors and perform other duties to maintain smooth Center operations. Applicants must be in good academic standing and available to work during summer, fall, and spring terms.

Qualifications

• Student status required.
• Must be in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Work at the front desk greeting and signing in prospective and current students needing advising.
• Answer the telephone and forward calls to proper departments.
• Work with faculty advisors to assist students as needed.
• Other duties to ensure smooth operation of the Center.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Communication

Job description

Student Employee-SAM Center-Student Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Can also email applications to [e-mail].

Posting Information

Requisition

Requisition 202600367ST

Title

Title Student Employee-SAM Center-Student Assistant

Employee Class

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position

College Work Study Position No

Department

Department SAM Center

Division

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week 20-25

Hiring Rate

8.00

Preferred Student Classification

Nature & Purpose of Position

Student Assistant to work in the Sam Center. Will need to have excellent customer service skills and available to work summer, fall and spring. Must be in good academic standing. Duties include working at the front desk, greeting and signing in prospective and current students needing to be advised. Answering the telephone is a major part of the position, and forwarding calls to the proper departments. Students will also be working with faculty advisors. Other duties will be assigned to ensure smooth operation of the Center.

Other Requirements for the Position

Open Date

Open Date 10/26/2026

Position Number

Position Number 9N9940

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title

Contact Name & Title Mandy Carrell

Contact Phone

Contact Phone [phone]

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Fax

Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

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

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