Federal College Work Study-Student: Office Student Career Preparedness- Front Desk Associate

Job Title Federal College Work Study-Student:
Office Student Career Preparedness
- Front Desk Associate Agency East Texas A&M University Department Student Career Preparedness Proposed Minimum Salary $10.00 hourly

Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Student Worker

Job Description Position Type:
On-Campus Student Employment Pay Rate: $9.00 – $12.00 / hour Work-Study:
Federal/Texas Permit Required

Schedule:

Part-Time (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM window) Employment Dates:
August 20, 2026 – May 14, 2027 Dress Code:
Business Casual

The Office of Student Career Preparedness is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Front Desk Associate for the 2026–2027 academic year. Our office educates and empowers students and alumni of East Texas A&M University to achieve employment success throughout their college careers and beyond. As a Front Desk Associate, you will serve as the initial point of contact for visitors, manage daily office flow, and support career services initiatives.

• Customer Service & Front Desk Operations Welcome visitors, answer phone inquiries, and assist students, staff, and employers with care and professionalism. Serve as a primary resource and referral contact for campus guests, directing them to appropriate resources. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk, lobby, and kiosk area; monitor office supplies and remove outdated promotional materials.
• Administrative & Digital Support Schedule student appointments with career advisors and maintain office logs. Review and process incoming employer job postings within the Handshake platform. Maintain and update office spreadsheets, records, and digital
• Teamwork & Professional Development
  • Collaborate and maintain consistent communication with supervisors and career staff.
  • Participate actively in mandatory student staff meetings and scheduled training sessions (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027).
  • Perform other assigned duties to support overall departmental operations.

• Work-Study Permit:
  Must possess an approved Federal or Institutional Work-Study permit for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027.
• Academic Standing:
  Currently enrolled student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior classification) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Availability:
  Ability to work flexible part‑time hours within office operation hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Work Authorization:
  Valid U.S. work authorization is required.
• Professionalism:
  Adherence to business casual attire during working hours.

• Strong customer service orientation, phone etiquette, and active listening skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask, solve problems, and remain organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated punctuality, trustworthiness, self‑motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency with general computer applications (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, typing, web research).
• Preferred (Bonus):
  Knowledge of Handshake, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Photoshop), and social media platforms.

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.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work‑study student, or a graduate assistant, on‑campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build…