Texas Work-Study | State Grants

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Student Assistant in the Financial Aid department in Houston, TX. The role focuses on data entry, file review for completeness, and preparing records for next steps in processing.

You will contact applicants by phone and email to request missing information and will gain experience in reports, accounting basics, and professional communication. This part-time position requires 15–20 hours per week, is available to current UHD students with Work-Study, and

Qualifications

• Must be a current UHD student.
• Accept the Work-Study Award for the current school year.
• Be able to work 15-20 hours per week
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester
• Be a freshman or have a 2.5 GPA

Responsibilities

• Enter applications accurately.
• Assist in collecting supporting documentation from applicants.
• Provide clerical support, including scanning, filing, copying, printing, binding, and contacting applicants by phone and email.
• Request email notifications.
• Use Excel spreadsheets.
• Review eligibility for funding.
• Perform other duties related to the responsibilities listed above

Skills

Reports

Research

Accounting

Technical communication

Tax statements

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Reliability

Self-motivated

Professionalism

Education

Current UHD student

Enrolled ≥6 credit hours

Freshman or GPA ≥2.5

Work-Study Award recipient

Job description

Department:Financial AidSalary:$12.00 per hour

DESCRIPTION

The Student Assistant will review applicant files for completeness, enter data accurately, and prepare files for the next stage of processing. They will also contact applicants to request missing information or documents. Through this role, the student will develop transferable skills in technology, communication, decision-making, and professionalism.

DUTIES

Data Entry and Verification Duties:

• Enter applications
• Assist in collecting supporting documentation from applicants
• Provide clerical support, including scanning, filing, copying, printing, binding, and contacting applicants by phone and email
• Request email notifications
• Use Excel spreadsheets
• Review eligibility for funding
• Perform other duties related to the responsibilities listed above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in reports, research, accounting, and technical communication
• Basic knowledge of tax statements
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Self-starter
• Professional work ethic

Qualifications:

• Must be a current UHD student
• Accept the Work-Study Award for the current school year
• Be able to work 15-20 hours per week
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester
• Be a freshman or have a 2.5 GPA

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.