Student Assistant (Leadership and Professional Studies)

Salary

$10.00 Hourly

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Part-Time Student

Job Number

202600024

Home Org

Center of General Studies

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2027 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Student Assistants are the initial contact and represent the Leadership and Professional Studies Department. While on the phone or in person, Student Assistants are required to make positive first impressions. They work closely with the Chair, Faculty and Staff. Student Assistants are responsible for providing technical and audio/visual support to Faculty during class times. They are also responsible for answering phones, emails, taking messages and making appointments while working in the office of Leadership and Professional Studies. They interact with students who come in for appointments, answer basic questions, and assist students with paperwork. Student Assistants will also be given special projects as assigned by the Department Chair, Faculty and Staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Work closely with the Department Chair, faculty, and staff
• Provide technical and audio/visual support to faculty during class times
• Answer phones and emails, take messages, and schedule appointments
• Operate and maintain standard office equipment
• Assist students with questions and refer them to appropriate campus resources
• Handle printing, copying, scanning, and organizing tasks
• Help maintain an organized classroom environment
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM – 12:35 PM to assist faculty during class times
• Must be a registered undergraduate student at Lamar University with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Good working knowledge of MS Teams and audio/visual equipment to assist faculty during class times
• Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills for interaction with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Canva

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.