Graduate Employee-Teaching and Learning Center - Office Assistant
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500397ST
Title:Graduate Employee-Teaching and Learning Center - Office Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Teaching & Learning Center (TLC)
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:20
Hiring Rate:$15.00/hr
Preferred Student Classification:Graduate Student
Nature & Purpose of Position:Job DescriptionMinimum 2.5 GPA is required to apply.Student Office Assistants (SA) must be able to work together in a professional manner to ensure office coverage during regular business hours (M-F, 8-5). Twenty (20) hours per week is preferred, but individual schedules may vary from 18-28 hours depending on student and department needs.The Teaching & Learning Center is seeking to hire a Student Office Assistant (SA). The SA is responsible for greeting visitors with a smile and answering a variety of questions on TLC programs. The SA is expected to be professional and adhere to department and institution policies.Training, feedback, and professional development will be consistently provided by the department. If you are someone who enjoys helping others and acting as an important figure of the office’s administrative functions, this position is for you!Job Duties
The TLC Student Office Assistant will:
- Greet and assist visitors and callers in a friendly, professional manner; answer routine questions about the department and university, or refer individuals to the appropriate resource
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared spaces, including the reception area, conference room, and break room
- Perform general office tasks such as data entry, photocopying, filing, and creating/distributing documents, forms, and correspondence
- Assist with updates and content management for the TLC website
- Manage conference room reservations and scheduling
- Monitor and organize office supply inventory and program materials
- Support preparation of materials and presentations for departmental events and meetings
- Assist with event logistics, including setup, teardown, and onsite support during faculty programs, workshops, and other events
- Collaborate with staff on special projects and initiatives
- Provide administrative support for TLC programs, including organizing and filing documents, creating and processing applications, tracking submissions, and assisting in email correspondence
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiarity with university campus operations and services
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
- Willingness to learn and adapt (growth mindset)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proactive attitude with the ability to identify and address issues without being prompted
10/13/2025
Position Number:8NE009
Contact Name & Title:Kaci Moore,
Contact Phone:9362944263
Contact Email:kem107@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:CHSS C002A
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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