What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202600267ST
Title
Student Employee- Student Success Initiatives- First-Year Experience Front Desk Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Student Success Initiatives
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
15-20
Hiring Rate
$10 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Nature & Purpose of Position
The person(s) who fills this position will be in the First-Year Experience Department.
Qualified candidates will need to have the following skills & characteristics:
Some Job Duties Include:
Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly
Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability
Answering the phone at the front desk
Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
Assist with Student orgs.
Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
Issue laptops
Events – room reservations
Other job duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates will need to have the following skills & characteristics:
- Professionalism
- Dependability
- Punctual
- Problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to step-in and assist where needed
- initiative
Some Job Duties Include:
Greeting each guest and directing them accordingly
Work in Campus Connect to see FYE Peer Mentor appointment availability
Answering the phone at the front desk
Assist FYE Peer Mentors with office needs, such as making copies, handling office supplies.
Assist with gathering information for First-Year Experience Programs
Assist with Student orgs.
Assist with new hire paperwork for FYE peer mentors and UNIV 1101 Instructors
Issue laptops
Events – room reservations
Other job duties as assigned.
Other Requirements for the Position
This position requires availability on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoon shifts from 12pm – 5pm
Open Date
10/15/2026
Position Number
9N9935-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Jennie Cullum
Contact Phone
936-294-2269
Contact Email
jch090@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $10