Job Description

Requisition:

202500100ST

Title:

Student Employee-ORSP-Administrative

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:

$12.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification:

Sophomore or Junior

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, creating purchase orders & travel reports in Chrome River, 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:

02/27/2025

Position Number:

9N9966-00

Contact Name & Title:

Katie Reese, Department Admin

Contact Phone:

936-294-3547

Contact Email:

kreese@shsu.edu

Contact Instructions Summary:

All applicants must apply online.

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, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work,

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