Non-College Work-Study| Mellon Grant, Student Research Assistant

Non-College Work-Study| Mellon Grant, Student Research Assistant

• 497012
• Part-Time
• Closing on: Oct 27 2026
• Humanities & Social Sciences

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Department: Humanities & Social Sciences Salary: $12.00 per hour

Description:

JOB TITLE: Student Assistant

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs moderately complex technical, office, and clerical duties, some of which may require an automated system and accurate typing skills, as well as a degree of responsibility and judgment. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Data entry of forms into an automated system
• Filing, sorting, copying and alphabetizing documents
• Assists with mail
• Answers phone calls, takes messages and greets visitors
• Higher-level administrative tasks
• Editorial assistance
• Higher level technical skills; duties are specialized or technical requiring exceptional and

diversified skills

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Moderately complex knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Moderately complex knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software.
• Experience utilizing computer software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Current student of the University of Houston-Downtown
• One year of experience in a college/university environment

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.