What are the responsibilities and job description for the FWS Student Assistant – Human Resources position at Lamar University?
Posting Summary
Position Title
FWS Student Assistant – Human Resources
Posting Number
STU317
VP Area
VP for Finance and Operations
Division
Human Resources Division
Department
Human Resources Dept
Location
Student Supervisor
Kiani Lewis
Work Study Required?
Yes
Job Duties
About This Role:
This student position involves supporting staff members by answering phones, greeting, and assisting guests, filing, scanning, data entry, and providing other administrative support as assigned.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
This student position involves supporting staff members by answering phones, greeting, and assisting guests, filing, scanning, data entry, and providing other administrative support as assigned.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
- Manage the main HR phone line, directing callers to the appropriate resources or HR office efficiently and professionally.
- Oversee guest traffic, warmly greeting both internal and external customers, and guiding them to the HR office as needed.
- Assist with various HR projects, including student employment resources and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring timely and effective support.
- Coordinate and support HR related events. Encouraging participation and engagement.
- Perform general office tasks, including data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate records.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at Lamar University as a Full-Time Student.
- Must be majoring in the College of Business and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
- Previous experience in customer service or administrative capacity.
- A current College of Business student
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting, Standing, ability to lift 40 pounds.
Certifications Required
Work Hours
Job Conditions
- Office Environment with frequent interruptions.
- Regular working hours. Monday –Friday 8am-5pm.
- Business casual dress attire.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
