Work Study

Lamar Institute of Technology Work Study

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. LIT's Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This 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); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute 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 non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles' Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources department.

Job Summary

The Work Study's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing general office/departmental support, such as those tasks listed below, and assisting the team with any other related duties, as assigned. LIT supports the academic success of its Work Study employees, so the work schedule will accommodate the individual's school schedule while meeting business needs and while providing an opportunity to gain experience in the work environment, within the Work Study's degree program of choice.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Filing, making copies, faxing, shredding and scanning
• Data entry
• Document creation and/or maintenance, using programs such as Word and Excel
• May assist with department and/or student events
• Department customer service – greeting and assisting office guests, campus visitors, etc.
• Answer phones, receive and sort mail
• Other related duties, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a currently enrolled student of Lamar Institute of Technology (minimum of 6 semester credit hours) and receiving Federal financial aid and in good academic standing
• Comfortable with performing work independently and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge with Microsoft Word and Excel, and other commonly-used computer programs and applications
• Familiar with using copier, scanner, fax, and computer
• Able to work in an office environment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and work occasional evenings or Saturdays for student events; Total hours worked per week may not exceed 19.75 hours per week

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine; and occasionally move boxes/product weighing up to 50 pounds across the office/student event spaces.

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas

Education

• Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

• 01

• Are you currently enrolled as a student of Lamar Institute of Technology in good standing with a minimum of 6 credit hours and receiving financial aid?

• Yes

• No

• 02

• Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency?

• No experience

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Required Question