Graduate Employee- Campus Activities and Involvement- Assistant to the Director

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600283ST Title Graduate Employee- Campus Activities and Involvement- Assistant to the Director Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position Yes Department Campus Activities and Involvement Division Division of Student Affairs Hours per week 20 or more Hiring Rate

12.00

Preferred Student Classification

Graduate Student

Nature & Purpose of Position

This role will support Campus Activities and Involvement under the guidance of the Director. The Graduate Assistant play a vital role in the operations of the Department of Campus Activities & Involvement and involves the following responsibilities:

• Work daily inside BearkatHQ, our student organization and event management platform.
• Monitor Ultimate Bearkat submissions, student organization inquiries, student organization marketing requests, etc.
• Greet visitors (students, faculty, staff, alumni, student orgs, etc.) and direct them to the appropriate location or person.
• Answer all department emails in our shared inbox and assist with all inquiries that come into that mailbox.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Sort and distribute mail and packages.
• Assist Admin Coordinator with office supplies, event supplies, promo materials, kitchen supplies, etc.
• Assist with various administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and scanning.
• Run on-campus and off-campus errands as required.
• Be a reliable source of information about the organization and department for visitors.
• Table at department fairs or other on-campus fair events.
• Be willing to do public speaking and recruitment.
• Maintain a positive, upbeat, and professional attitude when interacting with others.
• Attend training, retreats, and other professional development opportunities to improve skills.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the team.

Other Requirements for the Position

The Graduate Assistant is a key leadership role responsible for cultivating a welcoming community environment that fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to student success. This individual will champion initiatives designed to attract and retain a larger student population at SHSU events by engaging with all or another word areas of campus and ensuring that all students feel valued and represented.

The Graduate Assistant is a key leadership role responsible for information distribution, brand management, feedback collection, internal communications, and documentation.

Open Date 08/07/2026 Position Number

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Terra Dougan Contact Phone 936-294-4180 Contact Email ted025@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam 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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
• Yes
• No