About the Department
Position Duties
This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty and/or staff with administrative duties, including gathering, organizing, and analyzing information related to the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.
QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum education required for admittance as a graduate student at Stephen F. Austin State University. The recommendation of a faculty member may be required.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Experience with social media for business purposes is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides office assistance to the department by assisting with administrative duties and responsibilities.
- Assists in collecting, verifying, compiling, monitoring, updating, tracking, and/or analyzing data related to the operations and activities of a department/assigned departmental program or function.
- Assists in promoting department services by providing faculty, staff, students, and/or the general public with applicable materials and information.
- Maintains and updates department records
- Assists in preparing, compiling, editing, updating, and disseminating various reports and documents. 6. Assists in responding to inquiries and providing ongoing support through e-mail, phone, and personal interaction.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
- Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
Minimum Qualifications
This position is located in McKidden Education Building, 1st Floor, Room 118.
This is a 3-month summer contract with an expected duration from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
Other Qualifications
A student must have clear or provisional admission to the graduate school and the academic unit, be in good academic standing, and be enrolled for at least six semester credit hours (SCH) of graduate courses to be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the summer, a student must be enrolled for at least three semester credit hours (SCH) of graduate courses.
Graduate assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a student assistant, staff employee or adjunct faculty at the same time that they are employed as a graduate assistant. All graduate assistant appointments combined should not exceed the maximum FTE of 0.50.