Student Employee-ORSP-Administrative Student Worker

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202500100ST Title Student Employee-ORSP-Administrative Student Worker Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 20-28 Hiring Rate

$12.50 per hour

Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position

The student will provide administrative support to the department administrator for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs & Polytechnic College. Some but not all duties will include:

• General clerical work such as data entry, copying, filing, supply management, receives and distributes mail, assisting with special projects and events as needed, answering telephones, assisting with proposal entry in the platform Cayuse, and other duties needed in the daily operations of the office.
• The ability to use office machines: computer, copier, scanner, and fax will be required.
• Student must possess ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use the Outlook Calendar.
• This position requires customer service and reception area management.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Student must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Must be available to work during semester breaks, especially summer.
• Keep an organized and professional work environment.
• Student should be a self-starter, able to follow instructions, takes pride in their work, responsible, reliable, punctual, and able to maintain work place confidentiality.
• Ability to alphabetize and maintain electronic databases and physical files.
• Must be a team player and build good working relationships with staff, faculty, coworkers, and superiors, along with guests/students in the office.
• Student will provide quality customer service on a daily basis to the department administrator for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs & Polytechnic College, Faculty, and end users whether it is written, verbal, or in person.
• Be willing to learn and adapt to a fast paced working environment.

The ideal candidate has a good working knowledge of the University, is professional, responsible, mature, and a great communicator. Candidate is a self-starter, pays attention to detail, can work well with little supervision, accomplishes tasks in a timely and accurate manner, and follows up appropriately. The candidate must take initiative and the ability to identify potential problems and be proactive with solutions.

Open Date 01/13/2025 Position Number 9N9966-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Candy Prater, Business and Admin Operations Coordinator Contact Phone 936-294-3621 Contact Email prater@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

All applicants must apply online.

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
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Information
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of clerical experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years but less than 8 years

• More than 8 years

• • How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years but less than 8 years

• More than 8 years