Work Study Student Worker - Kinesiology 2026-2027

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University is seeking a Work Study Student Worker for the Kinesiology and Human Performance department in Alpine, TX. The role supports front-desk tasks, mail handling, data entry, and general office duties during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Pay is $9.50 per hour, with an expected 10–15 hours weekly during office hours. The position is security-sensitive and requires punctual, dependable performance and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, responsible and on time.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Google Calendar and Email.
• Proficient with general office duties: answering phones, data entry, scanning/copying.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone, log in/out, route mail, and perform clerical tasks.
• Data entry and maintenance of spreadsheets/databases.
• Photocopying, scanning, and filing as needed.
• Assist with office duties and project support.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Attendance

Organizational

Communication

Independent

Customer service

Google Calendar

Data entry

Typing 55 wpm

Attention to detail

Tools

Phone handling

Fax/Scan/Copy

Job description

Job Title:

Work Study Student Worker - Kinesiology 2026-2027

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Kinesiology and Human Performance

Job No.:

SFCWSF

Posting Date:

09/29/2026

End Date:

12/15/2026

Until Filled:

Yes

Appointment Date:

09/01/2026

Salary:

$9.50 an hour

Required:

• Take job seriously, be dependable and responsible.
• Show up on time; be on time.
• Call ahead of time when not coming to work.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including basic skills ( grammar, punctuation and spelling )
• Ability to work independently
• Customer service and people skills
• Work 10 to 15 hours per week during scheduled office hours.
• Experience with Google Calendar and Email
• Proficient with general office responsibilities: answering phones, customer service, data entry, and photocopying/scanning.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Intermediate typing skills (55wpm) with emphasis on accuracy
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively and efficiently.

Preferred:

• Interest in marketing, communications, fundraising and event planning.
• Experience with PC computers.
• Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Primary Responsibilities:

Answer phone, log people in/out mail (contact tracing), route mail, make copies, file, data entry, scanning, copying. Excellent computer skills, beyond basic, enter data, make/maintain spreadsheet and/or database, filing (a lot of filing). Scanning and other responsibilities deem as necessary. Assist where/when as needed.

Security Sensitive:

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU:

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes