Student Assistant (Student Financial Aid)
Role Overview
The Office of Student Financial Aid is hiring Student Assistants to provide front-desk and clerical support to staff, assist students with general financial aid questions, and help maintain efficient office operations. This role is ideal for dependable students who are organized, customer service-oriented, and looking to gain professional office experience.
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Job Summary
The Office of Student Financial Aid is hiring Student Assistants to provide front-desk and clerical support to staff, assist students with general financial aid questions, and help maintain efficient office operations. This role is ideal for dependable students who are organized, customer service-oriented, and looking to gain professional office experience.
Essential Job Functions
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities Greet and assist students, parents, and campus visitors at the front desk Answer phones, route calls, and take accurate messages Provide general information on financial aid processes and refer students to the appropriate staff Assist with scanning, filing, copying, and organizing documents Process mail, distribute forms, and maintain office supplies Enter data accurately into systems as directed Support financial aid staff with special projects and events Perform other clerical duties as assigned
Greet and assist students, parents, and campus visitors at the front desk
Answer phones, route calls, and take accurate messages
Provide general information on financial aid processes and refer students to the appropriate staff
Assist with scanning, filing, copying, and organizing documents
Process mail, distribute forms, and maintain office supplies
Enter data accurately into systems as directed
Support financial aid staff with special projects and events
Perform other clerical duties as assigned
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
- Must be a currently enrolled Lamar University student in good standing Work-Study eligibility required Strong written and verbal communication skills Dependable, detail-oriented, and professional Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office setting Strong organizational and time management skills Professional demeanor when interacting with students, staff, and parents Preferred Qualifications Prior customer service or office/clerical experience Familiarity with Lamar University departments and student services
- Must be a currently enrolled Lamar University student in good standing
- Work-Study eligibility required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and professional
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office setting
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional demeanor when interacting with students, staff, and parents
- 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.
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for benefits.
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