Summer 2026 | Housing and Residential Life (HRL) Move-In Assistant

The HRL Move-in Lot Assistant is a seasonal summer position that is staffed from Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026. The Move-in Lot Assistant will work within the UFCU stadium parking lot to assist with executing operations during FTIC move-in. The Move-in Lot Assistant will be tasked with assisting the flow of traffic within the move-in lot and dispatching cars throughout move-in weekend. This position will require staff to work outdoors throughout the 3 days between the hours of 6:45am-5:30pm and will be provided with a variety of breaks throughout each shift. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with directing cars within the move-in lot as directed by the HRL lot management staff 
• Set up cones, traffic barriers, and signs at the beginning and end of each shift 
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies 
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices 
• Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned 

Anticipated Start Date: August 13, 2026

Anticipated End Date: August 16, 2026

Compensation: $15 per hour

Supervisor: Mikah HoSang - Program Director, Strategic Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Be available to work throughout the entire stated period of employment, 08/13/2026-08/16/2026 
• Have availability between August 13 and August 16, 2026 for shifts from 5-6 hours between the hours of 6:45am-5:30pm 
• Ability to complete tasks requiring lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work outdoors in high temperatures 
• Have completed 1 semester of attendance at TXST 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience within Housing and Residential Life (RA, DA, HA, CA, HFS student worker) 
• Strong teamwork skills 
• Demonstrated customer service experience 
• Strong communication skills and ability to take constructive feedback 

Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain enrollment for at least six semester credit hours in the fall and spring semesters unless the student is in the last semester of enrollment before graduation. Course enrollment during summer is not necessary if the student was enrolled during the previous spring semester and is enrolled in a minimum of six semester credit hours in the following fall semesters.
• During the summer period, both domestic and international students may work a maximum of 40 hours per week during the portions of the summer term they are not enrolled in classes if they are enrolling full-time the next semester.
  • If enrolled in courses with Texas State University, the employee cannot work during class time and cannot exceed 25 hours per week.
• While enrolled with Texas State University, student employees may not work more than 25 hours per week and may not be scheduled to work during class times.
  • International students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while they are enrolled and attending classes.
• The student employee must complete required university compliance training and other training assigned to the student worker. Compliance requirements must be kept up to date for all annual training.
• The student employee must act in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and remain in good judicial standing with TXST.
  • If a student employee is subject to a student conduct or administrative review process, decisions made will be viewed as separate processes from employment performance management.
  • Student employees must act as role models, demonstrating good conduct and positive contributions to the campus community as student employees may be viewed as a representative of the department and institution.
• Hourly student employees are responsible for submitting working hours in SAP by the Payroll Deadlines for the applicable fiscal year. Payroll Deadlines may be found at https://www.txst.edu/payroll/payroll-calendars.html. Submitting working hours on time is required in order to receive timely pay for hours worked.
• Student employees who fail to comply with department and supervisory expectations, training, and guidelines as outlined will be subject to the student employee performance management process.
• Student employees are not guaranteed reappointment to their student employee position semester-to-semester and academic year to academic year.
• The student employee may be terminated from their positions in accordance with U.P.P.S. 07.07.04: Student Employee Termination, Separation, and Grievance Procedures and with the express approval of the appropriate authorities representing DHRL. 

Essential Functions

To fulfill the Move-in Lot Assistant must be able to perform the following essential functions: 

Communication 

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication, including one-on-one conversations and phone calls, with staff and guests.
• Give and receive verbal and/or visual instructions during emergencies or high-stress situations. 

Emergency and Crisis Response

• Navigate crowded or high-stress environments and remain calm and communicative while providing support during critical situations. 

Physical Requirements 

• Hear and see clearly to respond to alarms, verbal calls for assistance, and visual emergency cues. 
• Ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including reaching, grasping, squeezing, moving wrists, and overhead reaching for up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend and stoop for 1-2 hours daily and push/pull and twist for 2-4 hours daily.
• Speak clearly and loudly enough to be understood outdoors surrounded by move-in operations, over the phone, in group settings, emergencies, or while wearing a face covering.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold) while assisting with tasks including, but not limited to, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Be on your feet for extended periods of time in high temperatures outdoors. 
• Ascend and descend multiple floors without the assistance of an elevator using stairwells; walk indoor and outdoor areas. 

Availability and Scheduling 

• Be available to work during open periods of 6:45AM-6:00PM (in various shifts throughout the day)