Sam Houston State University

Requisition 202500262ST

Title Student Employee-Graduate Studies Office-Student Assistant

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position Yes

Department Graduate Studies Office

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week 28

Hiring Rate

10.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification

Graduate Preferred, however we welcome all to apply.

Nature & Purpose of Position

The student assistant will assist with the organization of all engagement-programming initiatives of The Graduate and Professional School.

Other Requirements for the Position

General Duties:

• Provide Customer Service (greeting incoming visitors, answering phone calls and emails)
• Support the day-to-day office responsibilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and events sponsored by the Graduate School
• Prepare materials for programs and events (i.e., giveaways, folders and bags, recording equipment, etc.)
• Assist with programs and events as needed.
• Assist with maintaining/updating existing websites.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will be able to do the following:

• Exhibit a pleasant and professional appearance.
• Work effectively as a member of a high-paced team, both independently and in groups
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, fellow employees, and the public.
• Display strong organizational skills and manage multiple on-going tasks.
• Possess the ability to learn quickly in using new technology, software, and social media.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and offer suggestions to supervisors. Willingness to work independently as well as collaboratively with careful attention to detail.

Open Date 07/02/2025

Position Number 9N9943

Contact Name & Title Ken Hendrickson

Contact Phone 9362942408

Contact Email hendrickson@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Fax

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EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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