Job Description - Federal Work-study, Office of Study Abroad (STU001755) Department Name: D0072 Office of Study Abroad
Description: Assist full-time staff with small assignments, which include:
Duties: Plans events and makes reservations for spaceAnswers telephone calls and emails from students, staff, faculty, and external guestsGreets visitors and logs-in students for appointmentsAssists in the planning and implementing of new student transition (orientation) programsUpdates study abroad content in handbooks and marketing materialsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be available to work 19.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PMKnowledge of social media platformsQualifications: Must be a current UHD studentMust have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higherA student who has studied abroad in a UHD program or who expresses a strong interest in international studyMust be receiving federal work-studyNotes to Applicant: About University of Houston Downtown: The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.
Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor's and 11 master's degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.
UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD's students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston's University and an Anchor Institution for the region.
UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.
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 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
Contact Information: University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8000
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