Student Worker - All

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a Student Worker to assist faculty, staff, and administration in daily operations, customer service, and special projects. The role involves front desk duties, administrative tasks, and event support while ensuring confidentiality.

Ideal candidates should currently be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and reliably.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
• Must be eligible for financial aid or a Student Assistant without financial aid.
• Punctual, responsible, and capable of working without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer phones, and take messages.
• Perform data entry, filing, and photocopying.
• Assist with campus events including setup and teardown.
• Handle sensitive student information with confidentiality.
• Perform department-specific tasks depending on location.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic computer applications proficiency

Reliability

Education

Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours

Maintaining a 2.0 GPA or better

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LSCO 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 provides support to faculty, staff, and administration, assisting with daily operations, customer service, and special projects. This role requires a high degree of responsibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure smooth departmental functioning. A Student Worker is typically a part-time employee who balances work responsibilities with their academic commitments. Their role often involves providing support to various departments within an organization, such as administrative, customer service, or technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk & Customer Service: greet visitors, answer phones, take messages, and respond to inquiries from students, parents, and staff.
• Administrative & Clerical Tasks: perform data entry, filing, scanning, photocopying, sorting mail, and word processing.
• Event & Campus Support: assist with campus events (e.g., orientation, graduation, job fairs) including setup, teardown, and marketing.
• Record Confidentiality: handle sensitive student information with strict confidentiality in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Department‑Specific Tasks: laboratory cleaning, library organization, IT assistance, etc., depending on location.

Qualifications

• Student Status: must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester and work no more than 20 hours per week.
• Work Study: must be eligible for financial aid.
• Student Assistant: financial aid not required.
• Academic Standing: must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better.
• Communication: strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Skills: proficiency in basic computer applications (email, MS Office).
• Reliability: punctual, responsible, and capable of working without direct supervision.

Supplemental Information

Student workers are expected to demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and effective time management to succeed in their dual roles as students and employees.

LSCO 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.