Student Employee- Office of Student Affairs- Student Office Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600237ST Title Student Employee- Office of Student Affairs- Student Office Assistant Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Office of Student Affairs Division Division of Student Affairs Hours per week 10-28 Hiring Rate

$10/hr

Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position

Student Affairs Travel Fund

• Check the SA Travel email daily and respond to inquiries.
• Communicate professionally with students and student organizations regarding application requirements and travel funding procedures.
• Review funding applications, verify that students and student orgs are eligible, and prepare a summary of each request for the Budget Coordinator.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track travel funding requests from start to finish - who applied, what was awarded and spent, and whether required forms and paperwork are turned in.
• Assist in monitoring deadlines and ensuring required documentation is submitted accurately and on time.

Front Desk and Administrative Support

• Greet and assist visitors.
• Answer phone calls and take detailed messages as needed.
• Check the VPSA email daily and respond to or forward inquiries.
• Receive and log incoming packages, check items against orders, and notify staff when deliveries arrive.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Assist the Budget Coordinator with budget-related tasks such as uploading presentations to iPads during the Student Service Fee Budget Cycle.
• Opening and closing duties such as turning off the lamps, vacuuming, refilling the water in our Keurig, etc.
• Submit Katalyst (IT) and FAMIS (Facilities) Work Orders.
• Organize the office and keep the space clean.
• Help with office event planning and setup and breakdown.
• Track office supply inventory and assist with ordering.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Hold a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Able to work during the winter and summer breaks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat applications.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail along with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Learn the departments within the Division of Student Affairs and other campus offices so you can confidently answer questions and direct visitors and callers to the right place.

Open Date 07/07/2026 Position Number 9N9987-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Megan Ellisor - Budget Coordinator Contact Phone 936.294.3419 Contact Email mme014@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # LSC 310 Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

Submit your application through PeopleAdmin. Be sure to upload your Fall 2026 class schedule.

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, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?

• Yes

• No