Student Assistant - Office Assistant (Dean's Office College of Forestry and Agriculture)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This student position assists with the operations and activities of the Dean’s Office in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture. The role supports staff with routine clerical work, phone calls and visitor reception, file and records maintenance, and departmental project or program activities. Training and instruction will be provided; direct experience is not required. Applicants must be students in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester. Work is approximately 15 to 25 hours per week, generally within the office’s Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours, and may not exceed 115 working hours per month unless additional summer hours are approved. Availability to work summer hours is required, and Tuesday/Thursday availability is preferred. Student employees must meet the university’s enrollment requirements and may not simultaneously hold a graduate assistantship or temporary casual position.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum education requirements for admission as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
• Be a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester.
• Be enrolled in at least six semester hours during fall or spring for student employment eligibility; summer eligibility requires enrollment in at least three semester hours or registration for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
• Have knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
• Be able to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Be able to work summer hours.
• Not hold another position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment while employed as a student assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff with routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
• Answer phone calls, route incoming calls, take messages, greet visitors, and direct visitors to appropriate staff members.
• Assist with file and records maintenance.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of departmental project or program activities.
• Provide general information and/or training regarding a project or program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed