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Student Assistant (Work Study)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study)
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
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 SA2024-088
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 04/16/2024
Review Start Date
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Min Pay Rate $7.25/hr
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. 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.
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Department Information

Department Music Preparatory
Contact Name Alba Madrid
Contact Phone 936-468-1291
Contact Email madrida@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. * Are you eligible for Work Study?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you been awarded and accepted a "Work-Study Permit" from the Financial Aid Office?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Transcript(s)
  3. Letter of Recommendation
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter