Federal Work-Study| Social Sciences

  • 495087
  • Part-Time
  • Closing on: Nov 23 2025
  • Social Sciences
Department: Social Sciences Salary: $12.00 per hour

Description:

The Social Sciences Department is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented student assistant to support the daily administrative operations of the department.

Job Duties: 

  • Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, faxing, scanning, and copying documents
  • Greets and directs visitors to appropriate UHD personnel or offices
  • Assists faculty and staff members as needed
  • Takes messages for office personnel
  • Refers callers to other departments as needed
  • Maintains the filing system
  • Receives and distribute mail
  • Maintains office supplies for the department
  • Runs errands within the university
  • Assists with other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

  • Must be a current UHD student
  • Must have been awarded Federal Work-Study from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Must be available to work up to 19.5 hours per week
  • Available to work Monday-Friday

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 Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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