Graduate Assistant – Art Visual Communication (Non‑Teaching)

About the role

The Graduate Assistant (Non‑Teaching) supports the Department of Art Visual Communication at East Texas A&M University. Working in a front‑office capacity, the assistant ensures smooth daily operations and provides professional service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls and emails.
• Maintain a welcoming reception area and manage office supplies.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference rooms.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Manage departmental records, files, and databases.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Assist with data entry, document preparation, copying, scanning, and filing.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at East Texas A&M University.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Required skills

• Basic computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Professional development in a university environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with faculty and staff.
• On‑site experience in a vibrant art department.