Student Assistant (Work Study) Human Resources - Benefits

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study) Human Resources - Benefits 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. The position will provide support for the benefits area of the Human Resources Department.

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

Experience with face-to-face and telephonic customer service, filing, confidential office practices, and Microsoft Excel and Word is preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move boxes with paper files is preferred.

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 SA2024-076 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 04/04/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule 15-20 hours/week scheduled between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday in the office Min Pay Rate $8.00 per hour Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is located on campus in Austin Building Room 201.

The optional Other Document requested is a copy of your current work-study award.

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.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11387

Department Information

Department Human Resources Contact Name Barbara Hunter Contact Phone (936)468-2304 Contact Email benefits@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304