Student Employee-Student & Family Experience Assistant

Requisition : 202500261ST

Title :

Student Employee-Student & Family Experience Assistant

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

No

Department :

Office of Student Experience & Retention

Division :

Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week : 20

Hiring Rate : $9

Preferred Student Classification :

Sophomore / Junior / Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position :

This student position in the Office of Student & Family Experience plays a key role in supporting the university’s efforts to engage parents, families, and supporters of Bearkat students. This position will work to maintain an active and welcoming online presence, assist with recruitment and outreach efforts during high-traffic university events, and serve as a resource to families navigating their students’ college experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and respond to messages and inquiries from parents and supporters in the SHSU engagement platform and email account.
• Share timely and accurate university updates, deadlines, and event information in the parent / family platform.
• Promote membership in the SHSU Parents’ Association through recruitment efforts at New Student Orientation sessions and major university events (e.g., New Student Convocation and Family Weekend).
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of promotional materials and welcome items for new families.
• Support the planning and logistics for parent- and family-related programming.

Other Requirements for the Position :

This position is ideal for students who enjoy meeting new people, have strong communication skills, and want to play a direct role in enhancing the student experience at SHSU.

Open Date : 07 / 02 / 2025

Contact Name & Title :

Jalon Berry

Contact Phone : 936-294-2680

Contact Email : jalonberry@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room # :

Bobby K. Marks Administration Building, Suite 115

Contact Instructions Summary :

Email preferred.

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.

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