Student Employee-Office of Research Administration--Assistant
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500392ST
Title:Student Employee-Office of Research Administration--Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Associate Controller - Financial Reporting
Division:Division of Finance and Operations
Hours per week:Max 28 hrs/wk
Hiring Rate:$8 – $10/hour
Preferred Student Classification:Any Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position:The student worker position in the Office of Research Administration provides support to the post-award grant management team with a primary focus on assisting with communication and administrative tasks. Under the direction of the Administrative Coordinator, the student worker will help manage routine correspondence, track and organize information related to sponsored projects, and assist with day-to-day office operations. This role is designed to enhance the efficiency of the office by supporting timely communication with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, while also providing the student with practical experience in research administration and professional office procedures.
Other Requirements for the Position:- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn office procedures and University policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to stay organized and manage tasks on time.
- Dependable and able to follow instructions.
- Comfortable working as a team and asking questions when needed.
- Attention to detail.
10/01/2025
Position Number:9N9850
Contact Name & Title:Jennifer Babcock, Assistant Controller
Contact Phone:936-294-3860
Contact Email:jlb050@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:Univ Plaza, Suite 215J
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.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
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.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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