Student Employee-Veterans & Military Connected Center Student Assistant

Overview

Title: Student Employee-Veterans & Military Connected Center Student Assistant

Requisition: ST

Employee Class: Student Employee

College Work Study Position: No

Department: Veterans & Military-Connected Center

Division: Division of Student Affairs

Hours Per Week: 15 - 28

Hiring Rate: 7.25 – 10.00

The Navigator serves as a front-line representative of the Veterans and Military-Connected Center (VMCC) at Sam Houston State University. This position is designed to assist military-connected students, including veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and dependents, by guiding them through campus resources and other university services. Navigators provide peer-to-peer support, ensure a welcoming environment within the center, and help facilitate student success through outreach, engagement, and administrative assistance.

The purpose of this role is to enhance the overall experience of military-connected students by connecting them to academic, personal, and professional resources that support their needs. Navigators play a crucial role in fostering community, enhancing student retention, and bridging the gap between the VMCC and the broader SHSU community.

Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to complete tasks accurately and on time. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups are essential. Some work may occur occasionally during nights and on weekends.

• Handling general office tasks and procedures
• Supporting event setup and breakdown
• Performing public presentations to peers, staff members, and guests
• Must be currently using VA Educational Benefits at Sam Houston State University
• Must be able to work at least 15 hours a week and have at least one 1-hour availability block between Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA or higher and be in good standing with the university
• Be able to work an entire academic year (including the Summer Term) while maintaining sufficient enrollment for Work-Study status
• Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours, or be considered ¾ time, during the Fall and Spring semesters
• Enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours per Summer Term, or 6 credit hours for a 10-week session

Pay rate: $10.00/hour (College Work Study if applicable) and $7.25/hour (VA Work Study).

Must fill out the VA Application for Work Study Allowance (VBA Form 22-8691) and submit it to malik.oukil
.

01/21/2025

Malik Oukil - Specialist

malik.oukil

Lowman Student Center, Suite 327

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