What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant, Work-Study Preferred position at Lamar University?
Posting Summary
Position Title
Student Assistant, Work-Study Preferred
Posting Number
STU094
VP Area
VP Student Affairs
Division
Student Engagement
Department
Student Engagement
Location
230 Setzer Student Center
Student Supervisor
Work Study Required?
No
Job Duties
General Description
The student assistant will serve as receptionist and help ensure the smooth operation of the Office of Student Engagement. Duties include greeting visitors and assisting them, answering the phone in a friendly and professional manner, taking messages and distributing to the appropriate person, assisting with OrgSync (the online management system for student organizations), picking up and distributing mail, making copies, sending faxes, and other clerical duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
40% Greeting and assisting students, faculty, staff, and the Lamar Community
50% Answering the phone, taking and distributing messages
10% Pick up and distribute mail, make copies, fax, and perform other clerical duties as assigned
The student assistant will serve as receptionist and help ensure the smooth operation of the Office of Student Engagement. Duties include greeting visitors and assisting them, answering the phone in a friendly and professional manner, taking messages and distributing to the appropriate person, assisting with OrgSync (the online management system for student organizations), picking up and distributing mail, making copies, sending faxes, and other clerical duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
40% Greeting and assisting students, faculty, staff, and the Lamar Community
50% Answering the phone, taking and distributing messages
10% Pick up and distribute mail, make copies, fax, and perform other clerical duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must be a registered student at Lamar University.
Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student.
Student must maintain a 2.50 GPA and be in good standing with the university. Work requires a broad knowledge of the university community, policies, and resources.
Students must be of good character and represent Lamar in a positive way.
Students will receive on-the-job training in a variety of areas.
No degree is required for this position.
Experience Required
Students will receive on-the-job training in a variety of areas. Prefer the student to be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student.
Student must maintain a 2.50 GPA and be in good standing with the university. Work requires a broad knowledge of the university community, policies, and resources.
Students must be of good character and represent Lamar in a positive way.
Students will receive on-the-job training in a variety of areas.
No degree is required for this position.
Experience Required
Students will receive on-the-job training in a variety of areas. Prefer the student to be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective customer service, communication, and people skills with students, staff, administrators, parents, and any other inquirers that contact the office
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Have excellent telephone etiquette
- Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Have a broad knowledge of the Lamar University campus
- Work may require contact with upper-level personnel, and the student should be able to conduct themselves professionally and be able to converse and interact with ease
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with individuals of various backgrounds
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times
- Good listening skills when recording messages for accuracy
- Ability to use a multi-function copy machine and fax machine
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Sedentary, sitting most of the time, but must able to walk to various departments around campus. Essential functions or requirements listed above may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed.
Sedentary, sitting most of the time, but must able to walk to various departments around campus. Essential functions or requirements listed above may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed.
Certifications Required
Work Hours
19.5 hours/week, preferably split evenly among five days. Strongly prefer candidate who can cover lunch hours.
Job Conditions
The job conditions are mainly working the front desk in a team-oriented office environment dedicated to the support of our students at Lamar. The office is often quiet and sometimes moderately busy with students and visitors to greet. A small portion of the job requires running errands on campus.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
This position is work-study preferred, meaning that hiring preference will be given to those applicants who are work-study eligible. Please indicate on your application if you are work-study eligible. If you are unsure about your work-study eligibility, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 409-880-7011.
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.
