Student Assistant

Description:

Job Duties

1. Performs guard duties and exhibit docent duties for visitors in a two-story historic structure without handicap access to the second floor.
2. Assists in management of artifact collection located in second floor storage.
3. Implementation of departmental activities with on-site and off-site educational programs.
4. Performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping and rest room maintenance using chemical cleaning agents as appropriate.
5. Performs garden maintenance including trimming, watering, weeding, fertilizing and refuse removal tasks.
6. Operates manual tools and equipment including hand tools, garden shears, shovels, rakes and garden hoses.
7. Performs store clerk functions including cash register sales.
8. Receives payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.
9. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
10. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
11. Assists in file and records maintenance.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Desire to learn and participate in research, interpretation and educational activities of a historical structure and associated garden.
2. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
3. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
4. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
5. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.