Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number 2025001S Position Title Front Office Assistant - Housing and Residence Life Department Housing Salary Range $11.00 hr DBM Rating n/a Job Type Student Job Category Student Anticipated Start Date 01/27/2025 Campus Brenham Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Non-Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours up to 19 hours per week Position Summary Information

Objective The Front Office Assistant is a student position within the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The Front Office Assistants are responsible for performing a variety of front desk and clerical functions and providing quality customer service during during the hours of 8:00am – 5:00 pm on weekdays. The Front Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Housing and Residence Life office in the effective administration of the front office. This is accomplished through working at the Front Desk of the Housing and Residence Life office and performing related tasks as assigned. Front Office Assistants are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner, using good judgment, and abiding and enforcing institutional policies. Essential Duties Greet and assist students and parents that check in with the office.

Answer and appropriately handle incoming phone calls to the main Housing and Residence Life office. Transfer or refer caller to correct departments as needed.

Use a computer and a variety of office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and file management.

Organize and scan housing files, both hard copy and electronic, while assuring confidentiality of records.

Assist with filing, copying, faxing, and processing of departmental paperwork.

Assist with data collection, entry, processing, verification, and analysis.

Assist with distribution incoming mail and packages.

Respond to general inquiries about housing, meal plans, and other related matters.

Operate standard office equipment (e.g., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Assist with keeping track of office supplies.

May be asked to assist staff with daily responsibilities. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Be Federal Work Study eligible or awarded Federal Work Study funds. Ability to work 10-19 hours per week.

You must be a student in good standing; this means you need to maintain a 2.00 GPA throughout your term of employment.

Have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to relate to people.

You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours each semester.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate good clerical and communication skills.

Answer the phone and record accurate messages for Housing and Residence Life staff.

Attend all training workshops and scheduled staff meetings.

Customer service experience

Ability to keep information confidential Preferred Experience and Training Required Degree, License or Certifications Physical Requirements Knowledgeable and able to articulate college policies, rules, and regulations. Special Notes To Applicants Length of employment : semester by semester
Evaluation Procedures & Schedules – n/a


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* Are you eligible for or have been awarded Federal Work Study Funds as per your Financial Aid Award? Yes No * Enter the total amount of your Federal Work Study Award as found on your Financial Aid Award Letter.

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* Please explain any experience you have working in an office environment.

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* Describe any customer service experience that you have had.

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* Describe your experience handling confidential information.

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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse) Cover Letter