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Student Assistant (Work Study) - Student Business Services

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE UPLOAD COPY OF CLASS SCHEDULE FOR YOUR CURRENT SEMESTER AND/OR FUTURE TERMS IN ‘OTHER DOCUMENTS 1’ SPACE.
We do like a student to be able to work 4 -5 hour blocks of time if possible, as they will be opening a teller drawer. We are looking for a student that can work summers as well.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study) - Student Business Services
General Description
This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.
Job Duties
1. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
2. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
3. Assists in file and records maintenance.
4. Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities.
5. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for each semester the student will be working.
Preferred Qualifications

Some College of Business courses, preferably accounting or finance, but not a requirement.
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-048
Number of Vacancies 2
Posting Open Date 02/14/2023
Review Start Date 02/15/2023
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule As agreed upon
Min Pay Rate $8.00/hr
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE UPLOAD COPY OF CLASS SCHEDULE FOR YOUR CURRENT SEMESTER AND/OR FUTURE TERMS IN ‘OTHER DOCUMENTS 1’ SPACE.
We do like a student to be able to work 4 -5 hour blocks of time if possible, as they will be opening a teller drawer. We are looking for a student that can work summers as well.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11266
Department Information

Department Student Business Services
Contact Name Amy Mooneyham or Michaelyn Greene
Contact Phone (936)468-2115 or 936-468-3005
Contact Email ammooneyham@sfasu.edu or greenemf@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 - 4 years
    • 4 - 6 years
    • 6 - 8 years
    • 8 - 10 years
    • 10+ years
  2. * Do you have prior experience in Customer Service?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please describe any experience you have had with using a cash register, making credit card transactions & deposits, & your comfort level with these tasks.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you eligible for Work Study?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
    • Entering freshman
    • Freshman
    • Sophomore
    • Junior
    • Senior
    • Graduate Student
  6. * Are you available to work during the Summer?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Other Document 1
  3. Other Document
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References