Federal Work-Study| Advising Center for CST (Finance)

Department: Academic Advising Salary: $12.00/hour
Description:

The role involves front desk reception, basic administrative support (including Word documents and data entry), and assisting students with enrollment through university systems like MyStudentCenter and EAB Navigate. The position supports advising staff with tasks related to academic planning, outreach, and event preparation, and may require participation in orientation sessions, including occasional Saturdays. Communication with students occurs via email, phone, and in person, and the role includes other administrative duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Performs front reception duties
• Creates and types basic Word documents
• Performs data entry
• Assists students with class enrollment using MyStudentCenter, EAB Navigate, and other UHD platforms
• Supports the advising center staff with administrative tasks related to academic planning and student outreach
• May assist with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions (Must be available to work Saturdays if needed)
• Maintains communication with students via email, telephone, and in-person, as directed by advising staff
• Assists with preparing materials for advising workshops, orientations, or college events
• Supports other administrative functions as assigned by advising staff or department leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Students must be dependable
• Students must have good computer skills
• Students must have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Must be familiar with MyStudentCenter, EAB Navigate, and other UHD platforms
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environment
• Experience working in an administrative office setting
• Experience working with Windows Office Suite programs
• Familiarity with the College of Science and Technology degree plans is preferred

Qualifications:

• Must be a current UHD student
• Must have been awarded Federal Work-Study from the Office of Financial Aid
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

Required Attachments by Candidate:

• Financial Aid Award Letter
• Resume

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.