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EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Student Worker – Biology Office and Website Assistant

Department: Biological and Environmental Sciences (BESC)
Location: Commerce, Texas
Employment Type: Part-Time Student Worker
Current Position Title: Peer Mentor
Proposed Position Title: Student Worker – Biology Office and Website Assistant
Position Number (247608): Existing PIN to be retained

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at East Texas A&M University is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented student worker to provide general administrative and website support.

The student worker will assist departmental faculty and staff with daily office operations, administrative tasks, departmental communications, and maintaining accurate and updated website information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to departmental faculty and staff.
• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take messages, and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying, and organizing departmental documents and records.
• Perform data entry and assist with maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and departmental files.
• Assist with updating and maintaining departmental webpages, including faculty profiles, announcements, and program information.
• Review departmental website content for accuracy and assist with making updates and corrections under supervision.
• Assist with preparing departmental correspondence, informational materials, and announcements.
• Support departmental meetings, events, and special projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling student, faculty, and departmental information.
• Assist with maintaining an organized and welcoming office environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Must be enrolled as a student at East Texas A&M University and meet student employment eligibility requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Willingness to learn new software applications and administrative procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in an office, administrative, or customer service environment.
• Familiarity with website maintenance, webpage editing, or content management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and basic data entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude.

POSITION REVIEW JUSTIFICATION

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is requesting approval to update an existing Peer Mentor position to a Student Worker – Biology Office and Website Assistant.

The department's current operational needs require additional administrative and website support rather than peer mentoring or tutoring services.

The proposed position will assist departmental faculty and staff with general office operations, student and faculty inquiries, document management, departmental communications, and website maintenance.

The department is requesting to retain the existing PIN while updating the position title, description, and assigned duties to reflect the department's current operational needs.

The proposed position will not include peer mentoring, tutoring, or instructional responsibilities.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.