Student Assistant for The Office of Service and Leadership at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Student Assistant for The Office of Service and Leadership

STU319

VP Student Affairs

Student Engagement

New Student & Leadership Program

Emily Robinson

Yes

About This Role:

• The Department of New Student and Leadership Programs provides excellent customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests needing assistance and aims to provide the members of our campus community with opportunities to serve others and grow as leaders.

• Attend event planning meetings for our department to discuss event ideas, help develop marketing strategies, and stay informed on our upcoming events and programs




• Promote events and programs to students online (social media, campus announcements) and in person (tabling)




• Implement guest service strategies at our events and programs




• Design visually appealing promotional materials such as posters, flyers, digital graphics, and social media content to advertise upcoming events




• Other tasks as assigned

• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work Study Program, as determined by the campus' Student Aid Office


• Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA


• Effective communication and customer service with students, staff, administrators, parents, and any other inquires that contact the office or attend the events


• Flexibility to workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed to support events and event promotion

• The position requires the ability to lift and move event materials/equipment. This position may require long hours spent standing during events. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and perform job duties for extended periods.

• Please indicate on your application if you are work-study eligible. If you are unsure about your work-study eligibility, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 409-880-7011.

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.