Student Assistant (Math Shop)

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Part-Time Student

Job Number

202600282

Home Org

Mathematics

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2027 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The student assistant will serve as receptionist and help ensure the smooth operation of the Math Shop.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include greeting visitors and assisting them with checking-in and -out and finding a tutor, answering the phone in a friendly and professional manner, taking messages and distributing to the appropriate person(s), picking up and distributing mail, making copies, sending faxes, and other clerical duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Candidate must be a registered student at Lamar University with a 3.0+ CGPA.

• Work requires a broad knowledge of the university community, policies, and resources.

• Student must be of good character and represent Lamar in a positive way.

• Students will receive on-the-job training in a variety of areas. No degree is required for this position.

• Effective customer service, communication, and people skills with students, staff, administrators, parents, and any other inquirers that contact the office

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Have excellent telephone etiquette

• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Have a broad knowledge of the Lamar University campus

• Work may require contact with upper-level personnel, and the student should be able to conduct themselves professionally and be able to converse and interact with ease

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with individuals of all backgrounds

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times

• Good listening skills when recording messages for accuracy

• Ability to use a multi-function copy machine and fax machine

• Skilled in Microsoft Office

Supplemental Information

Physical

Sedentary, sitting most of the time, but must able to walk to various departments around campus. Essential functions or requirements listed above may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed. Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Work Hours

At most 19.5 hours/week, split among five days.

Additional Instructions for apps

Work-study is preferred. Please include your work-study award letter in your application. If you are unsure about your work-study eligibility, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 409-880-7011.

Required Documents

Resume

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.