Student Worker

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule to accommodate classes

Experience in an office environment

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont seeks a Student Worker to provide general office support. This non-exempt role involves tasks such as filing, data entry, document maintenance, and assisting with events. Applicants must be current students of Lamar Institute of Technology or a local Lamar College. The position allows for a flexible work schedule to accommodate class times, making it an excellent opportunity for students to gain relevant experience. Ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student of Lamar Institute of Technology or other local Lamar College.
• Able to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Familiar with office equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support including filing and data entry.
• Assist with document creation and customer service.
• Answer phones and sort mail.
• Participate in department events as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Independence in work

Education

Currently enrolled student of Lamar Institute of Technology or local Lamar College/University

Tools

Copier

Scanner

Fax machine

Job description

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Student Worker’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing general office/departmental support, such as those tasks listed below, and assisting the team with any other related duties, as assigned. LIT supports the academic success of its Student Worker employees, so the work schedule will accommodate the individual’s school schedule while meeting business needs and while providing an opportunity to gain experience in the work environment, within the Student Worker's degree program of choice. This is a non-exempt position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Filing, making copies, faxing, shredding and scanning
• Data entry
• Document creation and/or maintenance, using programs such as Word and Excel
• May assist with department and/or student events
• Department customer service – greeting and assisting office guests, campus visitors, etc.
• Answer phones, receive and sort mail
• Other related duties, as needed

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled student of Lamar Institute of Technology, or of any other local Lamar College/University
• Comfortable with performing work independently and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge with Microsoft Word and Excel, and other commonly-used computer programs and applications
• Familiar with using copier, scanner, fax, and computer
• Able to work in an office environment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; Total hours worked per week may not exceed 19.75 hours per week

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine; and occasionally move boxes/product weighing up to 50 pounds across the office/student event spaces.

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-981-6824.