Student Assistant (Work Study)

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study) General Description This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function. Job Duties 1. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities. 2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member. 3. Assists in file and records maintenance. 4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities. 5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts. 2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files. 3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public. 4. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Required Qualifications The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. A student must be awarded and accept a "Work-Study Permit" for each semester the student will be working. Preferred Qualifications 1. Previous experience in customer service 2. Previous experience working in an office setting 3. Experience with filing or organizing materials in a professional setting. 4. Must be able to move boxes that weigh up to 50 pounds. Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant. Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2024-257 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 11/11/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule M-F Between 9-5 Min Pay Rate $10.00/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12334 Department Information Department Library Contact Name Susan Gibson Contact Phone 9364681445 Contact Email gibsonsusansfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.