Student Employee- Student Wellness- Front Office Assistant

Requisition: ST

Title: Student Employee
- Student Wellness
- Front Office Assistant

Employee Class: Student Employee

College Work Study Position: No

Department: Student Wellness

Division: Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week: 15

Hiring Rate: $9.00 per hour

Nature & Purpose of Position: The Student Wellness department provides education to students on a variety of health and wellness topics including but not limited to substance use, healthy relationships, sexual health, mental health, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. This position will serve as the first point of contact for visitors who interact with the office. The student employee will provide direct professional assistance to the full-time Student Wellness staff.

They should be detail-oriented, complete tasks in a timely manner, be self-motivated, and be able to maintain workplace confidentiality.

* This position is expected to start the week of August 10-14,2026.

• Manage Front Desk:
  Welcome and assist visitors, providing information and directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Support Full-Time Staff:
  Perform tasks as assigned, including but not limited to, making copies, filling departmental orders, making campus deliveries, creating documents, building activities, and data entry.
• Answer Phones:
  Respond to incoming calls, direct calls to appropriate staff, and take messages as needed.
• Supply Inventory:
  Track and manage office and event supplies, ensuring that inventory is maintained.
• Social Media:
  Help manage the department’s social media accounts.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Other Requirements for the Position: The ideal candidate is friendly and can interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, shows initiative, and can work independently. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm; candidate will be expected to work within business hours.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Work well independently and within a group setting
• Self-starter with strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Possess basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Express, and Canva

Open Date: 07/27/2026

Contact Name &

Title:

Lindsey Lopez

Contact Phone:

Contact Email: studentwellness

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.

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