Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First- Front Desk Assistant

Title Student Employee
- Student Success Initiatives
- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant

Employee Class

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position

College Work Study Position No

Department

Department Student Success Initiatives

Division

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week 15-20

Hiring Rate

$10 per hour

Preferred Student Classification

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position

The person(s) who fills this position will be in the First-Year Experience Department.

Qualified candidates will need to have the following skills & characteristics:

• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Punctual
• Problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to step-in and assist where needed
• initiative

Some Job

Duties Include:

• Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly
• Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability
• Answering the phone at the front desk
• Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
• Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
• Assist with Student orgs.
• Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
• Issue laptops
• Events – room reservations
• Other job duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position

This position requires availability on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoon shifts from 12pm – 5pm

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Position Number

Position Number 9N9935-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title

Contact Phone

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Contact Email jch
090

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Fax

Contact Instructions Summary

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

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• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
  • Yes
  • No