Federal Work-Study, History, Humanities & Languages

Job Description Description

• Assists and interacts with all levels of university personnel, students, and general population.
• Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, faxing, scanning, mailing, filing, and copying documents.
• Maintains and files confidential records and performs data entry and verification of data entered by others.
• Runs errands within the University.
• Sustains organization of the office suite and supplies cabinets/closets.
• Assists with special events, duties, and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.
• Must be dependable and willing to learn new skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UHD student.
• Must have received a work-study award from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

About University of Houston Downtown Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas. U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. ... UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.” UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Financial Aid Award Letter, Class Schedule University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713-221-8000 #J-18808-Ljbffr