Student Employee - ACE- Civic Engagement Student Employee

Overview

Title: Student Employee - ACE
- Civic Engagement Student Employee

Requisition: ST

Employee Class: Student Employee

College Work Study Position: No

Department: ACE

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Hours Per Week: Up to 20

Hiring Rate: $15.00/hour

Preferred Student Classification: Open to all student classifications

Civic Student Workers will support the American Democracy Project (ADP), as part of the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), in planning and leading civic engagement work at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). This work will predominantly include deliberative dialogues and non-partisan voter engagement at SHSU.

• Meeting planning deadlines and being an active spokesperson
• Assist in planning and conducting deliberative dialogues
• Assist in planning and conducting civic professional development at SHSU
• Carry out voter education activities at SHSU
• Complete orientations, weekly timesheets, regular check-ins with the ADP/CCE, campus partners, and county/state/national affiliates
• Participate in professional development associated with civic engagement and campus initiatives (i.e. leadership, skill-building, election law training, historical context discussion blocks, deliberative dialogues, moderator, Perspectives, and more)
• Complete written reflections. Attend reflection meetings.
• Contribute to the collection and dissemination of promotion/imagery of events via social media
• Attend campus, local, and potentially regional/state/national meetings to learn new skills, discuss issues, and network with other students and organizations passionate about civic engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality policies (data and sensitive information).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to comfortably engage with students across campus.
• Ability to be flexible and change duties with short notice as needed.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

• Be a full-time, degree-seeking student and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
• Work up to 20 hours per week.
• Be reliable, professional, and willing to learn.

01/16/2026

9N9848-00

Meira Wegmann, Civic Engagement Coordinator

adp

LSB 400P

For questions, please contact Meira Wegmann at adp.

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report