Federal Work Study

Job Summary

The Work Study's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing general office/departmental support, such as those tasks listed below, and assisting the team with any other related duties, as assigned. LIT supports the academic success of its Work Study employees, so the work schedule will accommodate the individual's school schedule while meeting business needs and while providing an opportunity to gain experience in the work environment, within the Work Study's degree program of choice.

Duties/Responsibilities

The duties include:

• Filing, making copies, faxing, shredding and scanning
• Data entry
• Document creation and/or maintenance, using programs such as Word and Excel
• May assist with department and/or student events
• Department customer service greeting and assisting office guests, campus visitors, etc.
• Answer phones, receive and sort mail
• Other related duties, as needed

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled student of Lamar Institute of Technology (minimum of 6 semester credit hours) and receiving Federal financial aid and in good academic standing
• Comfortable with performing work independently and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge with Microsoft Word and Excel, and other commonly-used computer programs and applications
• Familiar with using copier, scanner, fax, and computer
• Able to work in an office environment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and work occasional evenings or Saturdays for student events; Total hours worked per week may not exceed 19.75 hours per week

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine; and occasionally move boxes/product weighing up to 50 pounds across the office/student event spaces.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.