Work Study: Human Resources- Front Office Assistant

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

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas seeks a Work Study: Human Resources - Front Office Assistant to support daily front-office operations and HR activities. This student worker role emphasizes customer service, time management, and professional communication.

The position is part-time, on-campus, with responsibilities including answering phones, greeting guests, scheduling, and assisting with onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have a work-study permit for current semester.
• Active student at East Texas A&M University (undergrad or grad).
• Good computer skills; able to multitask and handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering telephones, faxing, filing, and campus errands.
• Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct to the proper person.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain documents and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with and inform supervisor.
• Participate in projects to grow skills with staff.
• Aid new employees with I-9 and onboarding completion.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

HR practices

Policies

Education

Active student (undergrad or graduate)

Job description

Job Title: Work Study: Human Resources- Front Office Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Work Study: Human Resources - Front Office Assistant

Job Description Summary

Front office assistant. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position include but are not limited to customer service, time management, communication, HR practices and policies. Student employment appointments are for one semester and may be renewed on a semester-by-semester basis. Renewal will be dictated by student demand and/or departmental needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with answering telephones, faxing, filing correspondence, and running errands on campus.
• Greet office guests, answer questions and direct to the proper individual(s).
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain documents and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisor.
• Increase skill set by participating in various projects with staff.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Assists new employees with I-9 and new hire onboarding completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a work-study permit, issued by Financial Aid, for current semester Education: Must be an active student for East Texas A&M University. Student can be at an undergrad or graduate level. Knowledge / Skills: Punctual. Good computer skills (list programs your department uses, for example, Microsoft Word or Excel). Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

Some office or administrative experience preferred but not necessary. Available For Hire Yes 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.

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