What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Study-Student Assistant New Student Programs-Civic Engagement, Student Assistance position at Sul Ross State University?
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Job Title
Work Study-Student Assistant New Student Programs-Civic Engagement, Student Assistance
Location
Alpine
Department
Civic Engagement and Student Assistance
Job No.
SF9916
Posting Date
01/13/2026
End Date
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
02/02/2026
Salary
$9.50 per hour (10-20 hrs per week)
Required
Must be awarded Federal College Work Study through Financial Aid.
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Staffing Reason
Work Study
Primary Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Student Assistant in the Office of Civic Engagement & Student Assistance will support the Coordinator of New Student programs in planning and implementation of programs designed to welcome and engage new student and their families. This role assists with major campus events such as orientation, Homecoming, Family Day, promotes campus traditions, and supports marketing efforts through social media, video, and other outreach tools. This position provides hands on experience in event planning, student engagement, and campus programming.
The Student Assistant in the Office of Civic Engagement & Student Assistance will support the Coordinator of New Student programs in planning and implementation of programs designed to welcome and engage new student and their families. This role assists with major campus events such as orientation, Homecoming, Family Day, promotes campus traditions, and supports marketing efforts through social media, video, and other outreach tools. This position provides hands on experience in event planning, student engagement, and campus programming.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing new student events and activities, including Orientation, Homecoming, and Family Day.
- Support event logistics such as setup, registration, check-in, and on-site support.
- Help promote and uphold campus traditions and spirit initiatives.
- Support activities or projects that foster a sense of belonging and connection for new students and families.
- Assist with creating and editing content for social media platforms.
- Support marketing efforts through videos, digital graphics, flyers, and other promotional materials.
- Support marketing efforts for events, programs, and resources through flyers, digital graphics, social media and campus outreach.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Lobo Pantry including marketing, social media, data entry, record keeping, inventory, and food distribution.
- Drive university vehicle to transports students from main campus to RAS or other Alpine locations.
- Greet and assist visitors to the office, creating a welcoming and inviting environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
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