Federal College Work Study-Student (Events)

Federal College Work Study-Student (Events)

Texas A&M International University

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Proposed Minimum Salary: $8.00 hourly

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist the department of Community Relations and Special Events and provide general information service at the information desk of the Student Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects related to the department.
• Assist in the setting up meeting/event rooms and performing general maintenance of the facility.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.
• Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent residence, or has an alien registration number. An eligible non-citizen.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required training.
• Input hours worked daily and submit time sheet biweekly.
• May involve moving/lifting heavy objects as well as bending/kneeling/stooping.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.