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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be eligible for a work-study award.

The position is located on-campus in Room 104 of the Austin Building.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study)

General Description

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.

Job Duties

1. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.

2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.

3. Assists in file and records maintenance.

4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.

5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.

2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.

3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for each semester the student will be working.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer Service experience

General office experience

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2025-080

Number of Vacancies 2

Posting Open Date 04/16/2025

Review Start Date

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule 15-20 hours/week scheduled between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday in the office

Min Pay Rate 8.00

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be eligible for a work-study award.

The position is located on-campus in Room 104 of the Austin Building.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12896

Department Information

Department Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Name Susan Jones

Contact Phone 9364682230

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you eligible for Federal or State Work Study?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Sure

+ Do you have experience working with confidential information?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Which of the following best represents your current student classification?

+ Entering freshman

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior

+ Graduate Student

+ Are you available to work during summer and between semesters?

(Open Ended Question)

+ Please describe any previous experience you have working in a customer service environment.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

+ Class Schedule

Optional Documents

+ Resume