Student Worker: Honors College- Frontdesk

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University—Commerce campus seeks a Student Worker for the Honors College front desk. The role involves assisting with phone calls, emails, scheduling, and event support while maintaining documents and creating content for newsletters and social media.

The student will report to the departmental administrative coordinator, work up to 19 hours per week, and be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12 pm–5 pm.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication
• Respectful
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to stay on-task and organized
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work well in a group and work independently
• Good time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in typing, Microsoft Office, Internet use
• Comfortable using computers and office equipment
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible/adaptable

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering phone calls & emails, and relaying messages
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and events
• Provide quality customer service
• Maintain documents, files spreadsheets/database
• Input data into documents, forms, spreadsheets/database, website apps, software, etc.
• Prepare space, equipment, materials for programs and events
• Facilitate programs and events

Job description

Job Title

Student Worker: Honors College- Frontdesk Agency East Texas A&M University Department Honors Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Front office job description: Seeking a self-motivated, multi-tasking, well organized, and professional student employee who possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to assist in staffing the Honors College office. The student worker will report to the departmental administrative coordinator and complete tasks like data entry, appointment scheduling, office coverage (answer phones, greeting walk-ins), content creation for newsletter and social media, and assisting with HC-related programs or events as needed. May work up to 19 hours per week and must be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 pm-5pm. Additional hours available to work based on student availability. Must be willing to work during fall and spring semesters. Potential for summer hours. Must be familiar with and able to use Outlook mail and Outlook calendar, Microsoft Word and Excel. Participation in Honors College preferred.

Position Information Skills

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication
• Respectful
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to stay on-task and organized
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work well in a group and work independently
• Good time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in typing, Microsoft Office, Internet use
• Comfortable using computers and office equipment
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible/adaptable

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with answering phone calls & emails, and relaying messages
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and events
• Provide quality customer service
• Maintain documents, files spreadsheets/database
• Input data into documents, forms, spreadsheets/database, website apps, software, etc.
• Prepare space, equipment, materials for programs and events
• Facilitate programs and events

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 Assistantships

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education. To qualify, students must:

• 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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