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Student Assistant (Office of the President)

@ Lamar University
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Beaumont, Texas, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:answering phones, preparing documents, copying documents
Requirements Summary:Enrolled student; able to multitask, follow instructions, maintain confidentiality; proficient in Microsoft Office; reliable and organized.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Job Summary


Responsible for providing administrative support in the President and Vice President for Finance & Operations Offices.  This role is well-suited for students who are organized, detail-focused, and reliable.


Essential Job Functions


  • Act as backup receptionist, answer phones and provide administrative support
  • Prepare correspondence and other documents
  • Copy, fax, scan, and file documents
  • Retrieve and deliver department mail
  • Set up and clean up for meetings (e.g. make coffee, supply beverages)
  • Ability to perform research tasks
  • Other duties as assigned


Minimum and Desired Qualifications


  • In good academic standing
  • Desire to help others
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to take initiative and work with little supervision
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a busy environment
  • Must be a team player
  • Must be reliable
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and willing to sign confidentiality agreement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Willingness to learn
  • Standard office and administrative procedures.
  • University policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
  • Clear written and oral communication.
  • Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.
  • Working independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.


Supplemental Information


  • Work is performed in a standard office environment involving extended periods at a computer.







 

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

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.


Benefits



This position is not eligible for benefits.


Supplemental Questions







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Are you currently enrolled at Lamar University?

  • Yes
  • No



Required Question



Agency Information

Employer
Lamar University
Address

1060 East Virginia St.








Beaumont, Texas, 77705
Phone
409-880-8375
Website

https://www.lamar.edu/