What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant (Orientation Leader) position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.
Job Duties
1. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
3. Assists in file and records maintenance.
4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
3. Assists in file and records maintenance.
4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Required Qualifications
2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Must have participated in a group interview and successfully completed Orientation Leader Academy.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must have participated in a group interview and successfully completed Orientation Leader Academy.
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/31/2025
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-046
Number of Vacancies
65
Posting Open Date
03/06/2025
Review Start Date
03/07/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Schedule given during NSO training academy
Min Pay Rate
$7.25/hr
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Must have participated in a group interview and successfully completed Orientation Leader Academy.
Desired start date is May 16, 2025.
Desired start date is May 16, 2025.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12746
Department Information
Department
New Student Orientation & Family Programs
Contact Name
Kate Childress
Contact Phone
(936)468-6641
Contact Email
orientation@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * Are you available to work through the summer?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you previously served as an Orientation Leader at SFA?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Salary : $7
