Spring 2026 Student Office Assistant (Fine Arts & Communication Advising Center) (Work Study)

The College of Fine Arts & Communication Advising Center is looking for student employees to fill three Front Desk Student Assistant positions.

Job Duties Include:

• Assisting the Administrative Assistant and Academic Advisors in basic clerical tasks
• Answering phones and emails regarding Academic Advising appointments
• Warmly welcoming faculty, staff, students and their families
• Directing students to the appropriate departments and buildings of concern
• Organizing the Student Worker desk and maintain a neat workspace
• Handling confidential information

Qualifications Include:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, CatsWeb, and the Texas State Self-Service System
• Strong typing skills with ability to type and talk on the phone simultaneously
• Evidence of attention to detail
• Strong team member with the ability to work independently
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability

Direct Supervisor

Students will report directly to the Administrative Assistant II during their time of employment with the College of Fine Arts & Communication Advising Center.

Employee Evaluation Process

Student employees are evaluated by their supervisor at the end of each long semester.

Payrate Determination

Student employees will begin at the starting pay rate and may increase by .25 after two long semesters (Fall and Spring) of employment with a positive evaluation from their supervisor using the Student Assistant Evaluation For Raise form.

Application Instructions

Students should apply for this position through Handshake by submitting their resume, class schedule and work-study award information (i.e. amount listed on awards page).

Enrollment Requirement

According to University Policy (UPPS) 07.07.03, all federal work-study student employees must maintain enrollment during a fall and spring semester to retain eligibility for work-study funds. In addition, state work-study student employees must be enrolled at least half time to retain their eligibility for state work-study funds.