Federal Work-Study| Student Assistant, Student Leadership and Involvement

University of Houston - Downtown
  • Houston, TX
  • $12 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Federal Work-Study| Student Assistant, Student Leadership and Involvement

  • 496791
  • Part-Time
  • Closing on: Oct 1 2026
  • Ctr fr Stud Leadship & Involnt

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Department: Center for Student Leadership & Involvement Salary: $12.00 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI) is seeking a dependable, engaged student to support daily operations in the Student Lounge and throughout the department. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and administrative skills in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

DUTIES

  • Greets and assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
  • Monitors the Student Lounge to ensure a clean, safe, and inclusive space by enforcing lounge policies and performing light cleaning duties as needed
  • Supports Locker Rental Program and equipment check-outs
  • Answers department phone lines, takes accurate messages, and provides general information
  • Performs clerical tasks, including copying, scanning, filing, distributing mail, and data entry
  • Assists with the preparation and execution of SLI-sponsored events, workshops, and student organization initiatives
  • Runs errands to various departments and locations on campus
  • Assists with social media content creation or student engagement efforts as needed
  • Opens and closes the lounge area, ensuring all emergency and safety protocols are followed
  • Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Available to work up to 20 hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, and staff
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort with digital tools and platforms is a plus
  • Reliable, punctual, and organized with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable learning new tasks and taking initiative
  • Positive Attitude and Professional Experience
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform light physical tasks, including event setup
  • Performs opening and closing procedures and follows all UHD emergency procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a current UHD student
  • Must have been awarded Federal Work-Study from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Click Through Rate (CTR)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Equipment Rentalsunmatched
  • Financial Aidunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Scholarshipunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched

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