Federal College Work Study-Student: Office Student Career Preparedness- Front Desk Associate

Job Title

Federal College Work Study-Student: Office Student Career Preparedness- Front Desk Associate

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Student Career Preparedness

Proposed Minimum Salary

$10.00 hourly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Position Type: On-Campus Student Employment           

Pay Rate: $9.00 – $12.00 / hour

Work-Study: Federal/Texas Permit Required                     

Schedule: Part-Time (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM window)

Employment Dates: August 20, 2026 – May 14, 2027               

Dress Code: Business Casual

The Office of Student Career Preparedness is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Front Desk Associate for the 2026–2027 academic year. Our office educates and empowers students and alumni of East Texas A&M University to achieve employment success throughout their college careers and beyond. As a Front Desk Associate, you will serve as the initial point of contact for visitors, manage daily office flow, and support career services initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service & Front Desk Operations

• Welcome visitors, answer phone inquiries, and assist students, staff, and employers with care and professionalism.
• Serve as a primary resource and referral contact for campus guests, directing them to appropriate resources.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk, lobby, and kiosk area; monitor office supplies and remove outdated promotional materials.

Administrative & Digital Support

• Schedule student appointments with career advisors and maintain office logs.
• Review and process incoming employer job postings within the Handshake platform.

Maintain and update office spreadsheets, records, and digital

Teamwork & Professional Development

•  Collaborate and maintain consistent communication with supervisors and career staff.

•  Participate actively in mandatory student staff meetings and scheduled training sessions (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027).

Perform other assigned duties to support overall departmental operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

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.