Student Worker: Student Rights and Responsibilities & Dean of Students- Office Assistant

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking a Student Worker for the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities in Commerce, TX. The role includes general customer service, information provision, and administrative tasks in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities include answering phones, preparing materials, setting up meetings, and supporting special projects while maintaining strict confidentiality and following the institution's conduct standards. Part-time, up to 19 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled as a student.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must not work during scheduled class times.
• Must meet department's expectations including training on office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and provide information to visitors.
• Prepare resources and materials and set up the conference room.
• Assist with office recycling and run errands.
• Work on special projects as requested.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Confidentiality

Punctuality

MS Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

CANVA

Job description

Student Worker: Student Rights and Responsibilities & Dean of Students - Office Assistant

Agency: East Texas A&M University Department Dean of Students

Location: Commerce, Texas

Employment Type: Regular

Hours: Up to 19 hours per week.

Preferred Start Date: November 9, 2026

Starting Wage: $10.00 per hour.

Position is paid bi-weekly.

Student Workers (SWs) for the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities will perform the highest level of friendly customer service to visitors. SWs will perform administrative duties such as answering the phone, providing information to visitors, preparing resources and materials, setting up the conference room for meetings, assisting with office recycling, and running errands. SWs will also work on special projects as requested. SWs will be employees of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and will be required to meet the department's expectations, including training in operating standard office equipment, such as the copier/scanner and paper shredder. Our SWs must maintain strict confidentiality. We expect our SWs to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for the rights and property of others, following the standards of conduct established in the ETAMU Student Code of Conduct. The work schedule will be weekly, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Positive and Friendly Attitude
• Excellence in customer service
• Maintain confidentiality
• Punctuality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Verbal and written communication

• Creativity - Proficiency in CANVA is preferred.
• Campus involvement
• Leadership experience

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 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