What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-ORSP-Administrative position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202500100ST
Title
Student Employee-ORSP-Administrative
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
20-28
Hiring Rate
$12.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
The student will provide administrative support to the department administrator for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs & Polytechnic College. Some but not all duties will include:
- General clerical work such as data entry, copying, filing, supply management, receives and distributes mail, assisting with special projects and events as needed, answering telephones, creating purchase orders & travel reports in Chrome River, and other duties needed in the daily operations of the office.
- The ability to use office machines: computer, copier, scanner, and fax will be required.
- Student must possess ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use the Outlook Calendar.
- This position requires customer service and reception area management.
Other Requirements for the Position
- Student must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Must be available to work during semester breaks, especially summer.
- Keep an organized and professional work environment.
- Student should be a self-starter, able to follow instructions, takes pride in their work, responsible, reliable, punctual, and able to maintain work place confidentiality.
- Ability to alphabetize and maintain electronic databases and physical files.
- Must be a team player and build good working relationships with staff, faculty, coworkers, and superiors, along with guests/students in the office.
- Student will provide quality customer service on a daily basis to the department administrator for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs & Polytechnic College, Faculty, and end users whether it is written, verbal, or in person.
- Be willing to learn and adapt to a fast paced working environment.
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.
Open Date
02/27/2025
Position Number
9N9966-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Katie Reese, Department Admin
Contact Phone
936-294-3547
Contact Email
kreese@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
All applicants must apply online.
EEO Statement
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, 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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