Work Study: CHSSA - Receptionist

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 9,643 - 11,020; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for Work Study: CHSSA - Receptionist in Commerce, Texas. The Student Worker role provides front desk support for the Dean’s Office, greeting visitors, handling calls, mail, and basic clerical tasks.

You must be enrolled, eligible for Federal Work Study, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Up to 19 hours per week during the semester, with potential full-time during breaks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at East Texas A&M University.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study program.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, and scheduling tools).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Respond to general inquiries and direct visitors.
• Assist with front‑desk operations, including monitoring foot traffic and office communications.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and taking messages.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, and scanning documents.
• Maintain organized and clean reception and common areas.
• Assist with special projects and events coordinated by the Dean’s Office.
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive student and institutional information.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Education

Currently enrolled student

Eligible for Federal Work Study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Scheduling tools

Job description

Work Study: CHSSA - Receptionist

Department: College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts (CHSSA), East Texas A&M University

Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Hourly rate: $7.25

Job Description

The Work Study Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Dean’s Office, providing professional, courteous, and efficient front desk support. This role assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting daily office operations through administrative and clerical tasks.

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
• Respond to general inquiries and direct visitors
• Assist with front‑desk operations, including monitoring foot traffic and office communications
• Assist with scheduling appointments and taking messages
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, and scanning documents
• Maintain organized and clean reception and common areas
• Assist with special projects and events coordinated by the Dean’s Office
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive student and institutional information

Work Hours

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at East Texas A&M University.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study program.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, and scheduling tools).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.

Other Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.