Student Assistant (Work Study) - Office Assistant (Registrar)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function. The position provides office assistance to the department by helping staff with routine clerical duties and responsibilities. This includes answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing them to the appropriate staff member. The role also involves assisting with file and records maintenance, and aiding in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities. Additionally, the student assistant will provide general information and/or training regarding the project/program.

Requirements

• The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
• A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for each semester the student will be working.
• Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Student must have received a work-study award.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
• Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
• Assists in file and records maintenance.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
• Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED