Student Office Assistant — Front Desk & Admin Support

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Assistant Employee-COM for the Office of the Dean at the Conroe location. The role supports administrative tasks, mail handling, front desk duties, and event setup as part of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The position is a 15-20 hour-per-week student employee role with a $12 per hour rate, open to freshman or sophomore status. Training and supervision are provided on site to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Physically capable of lifting 25-50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; must be organized, task-oriented, and punctual.
• Professional demeanor.
• Preferred experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be available to work 6-8 hours per day on assigned days; schedule will accommodate classes.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute mail and packages.
• Keep the front desk area clean and organized.
• Assist with various administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, and shredding.
• Run on-campus and off-campus errands as required.
• Assist with organizing supply closets and meeting rooms.
• Set up tables and chairs for events and reset furniture in rooms as needed.
• Help set up catering for events.
• Be a reliable source of information about the organization and department for visitors.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate location or person.
• Process request forms and data with supervision and monitor the shared inbox.

Job description

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Assistant Employee-COM for the Office of the Dean at the Conroe location. The role supports administrative tasks, mail handling, front desk duties, and event setup as part of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The position is a 15-20 hour-per-week student employee role with a $12 per hour rate, open to freshman or sophomore status. Training and supervision are provided on site to ensure accuracy and professionalism.