Work Study Position in STAR Services at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Work Study Position in STAR Services

STU323

Sr. Assoc Provost Area

Enrollment Management Division

Center for Academic Success

Communication Building Suite 109

Theressa Matherne

Yes

Position Summary


The Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services Office Assistant will assist with reception and office administrative duties for the STAR Services main office. The Office Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a welcoming office environment and assisting with a variety of office tasks.


Essential Job Functions

• Greet and assist all guests


• Professionally answer phones and check phone messages


• Monitor department email and website


• Assist with office tasks such as tracking promotional items counts, preparing materials for events, updating bulletin boards and calendars, and making copies


• Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and sanitized office environment


• Attend office and STAR Services training events


• Abide by all STAR Services policies and procedures, including payroll and time sheets


• Abide by all university and FERPA regulations


• May have some opportunities to work outside of normal work schedule for events


• Other tasks as assigned

• Must be a registered undergraduate student at Lamar University with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to interact and serve individuals from all various communities and backgrounds


• Ability to maintain an established work schedule


• Strong initiative and motivation to work with minimal supervision at times


• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint, Canva, etc.

May require regular lifting of up to 25 lbs (tables, storage containers, popcorn machine, etc.). Mail runs outside in elements along with distributing yard signs, flyers, and posters around campus.

Maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F.

Indoor with frequent outdoor activities such as mail runs, events, and marketing material distributions.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.