What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202500050ST
Title
Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
10-20
Hiring Rate
$8.50
Preferred Student Classification
Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Nature & Purpose of Position
Job Duties:
1. Assist the Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP) primarily with teaching assistance and secondarily research.
1. Assist the Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP) primarily with teaching assistance and secondarily research.
2. Classroom support: Drafting and proofing quizzes and tests; copying quizzes and tests; proctoring quizzes and tests; aiding with online materials, including quizzes and tests.
3. Event support: Copying; creating flyers; creating name tags or name tents.
4. Research support: Generally, various topics will be provided, and you may be able to choose the ones that most interest you.
5. Research support: Internet and library research; enter research data into computer programs.
6. Research support: Transcribing interviews with public figures or authors.
7. LEAP Center support: Website maintenance; bulletin board maintenance.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements for the Position
Job Requirements:
- Excellent critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year, including summers
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects
- Must be detail-oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Excel, Word, Publisher, Photoshop, and research databases
- Student assistants must be dependable and punctual in reporting to work and meetings, and dress in accordance with the LEAP Center dress code.
- Adhere to all LEAP Center policies and procedures and know all emergency policies and procedures.
- Must be currently enrolled and have a minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA
Open Date
01/27/2025
Position Number
9N9857-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Jean Loveall
Contact Phone
9362944845
Contact Email
jal072@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
CHSS Room 478
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
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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