Student Employee-Dean of Students Office-Student Assistant
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202400342ST

Title:

Student Employee-Dean of Students Office-Student Assistant

Employee Class:

Undergraduate Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Office of Dean of Students

Division:

Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week:

20

Hiring Rate:

9.00

Preferred Student Classification:

Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

The Student Assistant job for the Dean of Students' Office, is a student support role, assisting the department's various programs, events, and initiatives.This position works alongside, full-time staff and other student assistants. This position must be able to work an average of 18-25 hours a week, dependent on department needs. Must have Monday-Friday availability, with occasional evening and weekend hours. Must be available to work during semester breaks, especially summer.

Other Requirements for the Position:

All student assistants may be responsible for the following cumulative job duties. Individual duties may be assigned to student assistants based on their strengths and scheduling. All student assistants should have the capacity to learn new tasks and possess great communication skills necessary to work in a team environment where you will often be picking up where another student left off. Duties may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:· Responding to e-mails, phone calls, voicemails, and social media inquiries from parents, students, staff, and faculty.· Daily maintaining/stocking community copier, printers, shredder, laptops· Organizing reception area, breakroom, and storage closets· Office Supplies Inventory· Facilitates communication related to student Absence Memos and Felony Convictions· Check the Vice President Student Affairs (VPSA) Dean of Students' Office mailbox· Marketing material creation in Canva· Research and special projects· Report generation and data analysis· Office related administrative tasks: scanning, copying, printing, compiling, etc.The ideal candidate has a good working knowledge of the University, is professional, responsible, mature, and a great communicator. Candidate is a self-starter, pays attention to detail, can work well with little supervision, accomplishes tasks in a timely and accurate manner, and follows up appropriately. The candidate must take initiative and the ability to identify potential problems and be proactive with solutions. The candidate must be comfortable working in a team setting and taking direction from multiple individuals. Candidate should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), bonus if Canva has prior experience designing in Canva. Must have, at least 2-4-hour open blocks of time for scheduling Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This is in a fast-paced office environment where student assistant support is essential to job function.

Open Date:

09/27/2024

Contact Name & Title:

Teresa Bird, Assistant to the AVP & Dean of Students

Contact Phone:

9362941785

Contact Email:

doso@shsu.edu

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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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