Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, seeks a Student Employee for the First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant role. This part-time position (15–20 hours/week) pays $10 per hour and supports the First-Year Experience Department and Student Success Initiatives.

The role requires afternoon shifts on Mon, Wed, and Fri, with duties at the front desk, Campus Connect, and office tasks. The ideal candidate is a sophomore, junior, or senior with professionalism, dependability,

Qualifications

• Professionalism and dependability required.
• Punctual and proactive with strong problem-solving.
• Positive attitude and initiative to assist.

Responsibilities

• Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly.
• Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability.
• Answering the phone at the front desk.
• Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
• Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
• Assist with Student orgs.
• Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
• Issue laptops
• Events - room reservations
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Punctual

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Initiative

Job description

Requisition

202600267ST

Title

Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

No

Department

Student Success Initiatives

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week

15-20

Hiring Rate

$10 per hour

Preferred Student Classification

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position

The person(s) who fills this position will be in the First-Year Experience Department.

Skills & Characteristics

• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Punctual
• Problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to step-in and assist where needed
• initiative

Job Duties

• Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly
• Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability
• Answering the phone at the front desk
• Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
• Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
• Assist with Student orgs.
• Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
• Issue laptops
• Events - room reservations
• Other job duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position

This position requires availability on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoon shifts from 12pm - 5pm

Open Date

10/15/2026

Position Number

9N9935-00

Contact Name & Title

Jennie Cullum

Contact Phone

936-294-2269

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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