MVP Graduate Student Assistant

Job Description

Military & Veteran Programs (MVP) is seeking a dependable, professional, and student-focused Student Assistant to support the daily operations of the department and assist Texas Tech University's military-connected students.

The Student Assistant will serve as an important point of contact for students, visitors, faculty, staff, and community partners. Responsibilities may include front-desk support, student engagement, event assistance, administrative support, outreach, and social media and communications. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, reliability, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to supporting the military-connected community.

This position provides an opportunity to develop professional skills in customer service, higher education administration, event coordination, communications, and student engagement while contributing to the success of Texas Tech's military-connected students.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a Texas Tech University student and maintain eligibility for work study employment.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic standing in accordance with Texas Tech University student employment requirements.
• Must be able to work the scheduled hours required for the position.
• Must demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality service to students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military-connected status, including being a veteran, current or former service member, or family member of a veteran or service member.
• Familiarity with U.S. military culture, terminology, and the experiences of military-connected individuals and families.
• General understanding of military education benefits and resources available to military-connected students.
• Experience working with or supporting veterans, service members, military families, or other military-connected populations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous experience in customer service, student services, administrative support, event assistance, outreach, communications, or social media.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively as part of a team.