Student Worker: Assistant to VPRED Executive Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 1,477,000 - 2,104,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Student Worker to assist the VPRED Executive Assistant, handling front desk duties, event coordination for the student symposium, and general office support. The role includes greeting visitors, scheduling, and updating division webpages.

Ideal candidates are current ETAM students in good standing, highly organized, and able to multitask while maintaining confidentiality. Training, Zoom setup, and Adobe/WordPress tasks are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Must be current student for East Texas A&M University, in good academic standing.
• Punctual, very responsible and organized.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress a plus.
• Knowledgeable on how to set up meetings in Zoom.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
• Ability to work well with groups of people.
• Working with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling meetings for VP and staff.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and university community with general questions.
• Run errands on campus.
• Maintain and update webpages for Division.
• Assist with annual student research symposium including correspondence to students regarding applications, instructions for presenting, schedules, etc.
• Promote division and symposium by creating flyers and posters.
• Assist in setting up trainings, seminars, and events.
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Punctuality

Organized

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Professionalism

Scheduling meetings

Communication

Education

Business

Business Analytics

Marketing

AI experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Zoom

Job description

Job Title

Student Worker: Assistant to VPRED Executive Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description Summary

Student Assistant needed to assist Executive Assistant in Division with front desk reception, documents, marketing student symposium and assistance with coordination of symposium, and other duties as assigned.

Greet visitors to VPRED suite of offices and direct to appropriate personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling meetings for VP and staff.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and university community with general questions.
• Run errands on campus.
• Maintain and update webpages for Division.
• Assist with annual student research symposium including correspondence to students regarding applications, instructions for presenting, schedules, etc.
• Promote division and symposium by creating flyers and posters.
• Assist in setting up trainings, seminars, and events.
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Skills

• Must be current student for East Texas A&M University, in good academic standing.
• Punctual. Very responsible and organized.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite and Word Press a plus.
• Knowledgeable on how to set up meetings in Zoom.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
• Ability to work well with groups of people.
• Working with little direction.

Preferred Education

• Preferred field of study would be business, business analytics, marketing.
• Experience in AI a plus.
• Prefer someone with a drive to excel and learn new skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work‑study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part‑time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands‑on experience in a professional setting.

May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session.

May work full‑time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall.

Must not work during scheduled class times.

Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status.

Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall.

Work‑study positions are need‑based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.

Must be awarded federal or state work‑study through Financial Aid.

May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester.

May work full‑time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall.

Must not work during scheduled class times.

Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines.

Graduate Assistantship Requirements

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non‑degree).
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship.
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency.
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training.
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment.
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support.

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