Student Assistant - Recitation Leader (Physics, Engineering and Astronomy)

This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function. The Recitation leader must be a high quality student who will lead recitation sessions for our PHYS 1308 courses. They will work much closer with faculty in planning the session, but the student will be responsible for leading the session.

A typical session may include solving problems, revisiting material from lecture, or hosting a Q&A session. Each session will be an hour long once a week. QUALIFICATIONS The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F.

Austin State University. No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member. Assists in file and records maintenance.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities. Provides general information and/or training regarding project/program. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.

Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Please submit a letter of recommendation from a Physics or Engineering faculty member.A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters.

To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.