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Student Employee- School of Music- Student Office Worker (1 Position)

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Requisition:

202600333ST

Title:

Student Employee- School of Music- Student Office Worker (1 Position)

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

School of Music

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

13+

Hiring Rate:

7.50

Preferred Student Classification:

Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

We are looking for a Music Student who wants to work within the SoM office as an office assistant. Dependability and proactiveness are a must. The student worker will perform basic office duties as assigned, including; answering the phone, helping those who come into the office, and working with the other student workers for the attendance swiping of SoM performances.

Job Description and List of Duties:

  • Must be SHSU Music Major with a 3.0+ GPA, as well as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. (For senior applicants, must have the remaining academic year before leaving for internships or graduation).
  • Work in the SoM office answering phone calls and helping those who come to the front desk
  • Help with filing paperwork, making copies, faxing, shredding, and data entry
  • Assist the office admins with additional work as assigned
  • Must be able to work intermittently with other student workers to attend concerts and recitals (Including concerts during the evenings and on weekends)
  • Assist with scheduling for those who come to the office needing rooms for rehearsals, etc.
  • Explain SHSU School of Music policies and procedures to those needing assistance
  • Copy, fold, and help to prepare programs for concerts and recitals
  • Assist in unloading reams of paper, supplies, and other materials that may come in
  • During the summer, student workers must be able to work during the workday as discussed, and intermittently with the administrative associate for summer camp registration on selected weekends.

Other Requirements for the Position:

The students must be a Music major with a 3.0 GPA or higher. It is also highly recommended that the person have summer/break availability and availability on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9-11 am, and 12-2 pm, and Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am -12:30 pm.

  • Excellent customer service skills are desirable
  • A general knowledge of the workings and information concerning the School of Music (including admissions, auditions, degree requirements, etc.)
  • Must be able to follow instructions, be organized, and resourceful
  • Need to be punctual and flexible to schedule changes
  • Possess a professional and friendly demeanor
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Respectful and considerate of students, staff, professors, and all those who enter or call the School of Music
  • Willing to take initiative and go above and beyond when needed
  • Must be able to follow directions
  • A general knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Open Date:

09/16/2026

Position Number:

9N9900-00

Contact Name & Title:

Shannon Murdock, Assistant to the Chair

Contact Phone:

936-294-3808

Contact Email:

srm001@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #:

Music Building, Room 225

Contact Instructions Summary:

Please email Shannon Murdock your current Fall 2026 availability at srm001@shsu.edu. Provide your area of Music, instructor’s name, and GPA. Include any questions you may have. Thank you!

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  

Company info
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Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States

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