Student Worker: VPRED- Assistant for the Executive Assistant

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Total number of hours to be worked per week cannot exceed 19 hours  while taking classes (if employed by multiple departments, the total combined must not exceed 19 hours). Student workers may work full-time during interim periods (between semesters) and during the summer. Position is paid bi-weekly with amount being proportionate with experience and skills.

SUMMARY:

The Division of Research and Economic Development at East Texas A&M University, is seeking a Student Assistant. This role supports the university's research enterprise by assisting the Executive Assistant with various office duties, scheduling of meetings, greeting guests of the VP and staff, update division webpages as needed, assist with student research symposium in the Spring semester .

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet visitors to VPRED suite of offices and relay information to appropriate personnel
• Assist students, staff, faculty, and university community with general questions
• Run errands on campus as needed
• Maintain and update webpages for Division
• Assist with student research symposium during the Spring semester
  • Initiate emails to students regarding applications, instructions for presenting, schedules, etc.
  • Promote symposium using Adobe Creative Suite via MarComm
• Shred confidential data as needed
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisor
• Other duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Must be a current student for East Texas A&M University. Seeking an undergraduate student for this position. Maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Knowledge / Skills: Punctual. Very responsible and organized. Ability to work with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (may be trained), WordPress, One Drive, and Zoom. Detail-oriented tracking skills to update office forms as needed.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional. Ability to work well with groups of people .

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Preferred field of study would be business, business analytics, marketing.  Preferred related experience would be a strong background of the computer programs listed above including knowledge of AI. Preferred skills would be typing, proofreading, writing legibly, and working with little direction.  We prefer someone with a drive to excel and learn new skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.