Student Employee-Physics & Astronomy-Office Assistant

Posting DetailsPosting InformationRequisition202600113STTitleStudent Employee-Physics & Astronomy-Office AssistantEmployee ClassStudent EmployeeCollege Work Study PositionNoDepartmentDept of Physics & AstronomyDivisionDivision of Academic AffairsHours per week10-15Hiring Rate10Preferred Student ClassificationSophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.Nature & Purpose of PositionThis position provides administrative support for the Department of Physics & Astronomy.The student worker assists the Assistant to the Department Chair and faculty with routine tasks and helps maintain an organized, welcoming office environment. The role also supports daily departmental operations and interacts regularly with students and visitors.This position's duties include:Performs administrative support duties for the Assistant to the Department Chair.Answers phone calls and takes messages.Responds to and/or forwards emails.Completes general office tasks, including making copies, maintaining equipment, and producing documents and materials.Assists faculty with various administrative tasks.Runs errands, such as delivering or picking up items.Helps answer questions for students and visitors and directs them to staff or faculty when appropriate.Demonstrates familiarity with major social media platforms (such as Instagram and Facebook), including content creation, basic analytics, and audience engagement. Other Requirements for the PositionExperience in an office or administrative setting is preferred, along with strong organizational and documentation skills.Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, and visitors.Must have completed all lower-level physics courses required for your degree.Cannot major or minor in physics or astronomy due to the sensitivity of the paperwork associated with this position.Open Date05/15/2026Position Number9N9834-00Contact InformationContact Name & TitleCaitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the ChairContact Phone9362941601Contact Emailcmw021@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #Farrington Building 204CContact FaxContact Instructions SummaryPlease allow Mrs. Bellot to contact you in regard to your application.EEO StatementEEO StatementSam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.