Federal College Work Study-Community Service (Recruitment)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 10,745,280 - 12,894,336; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas is seeking a Federal College Work Study-Community Service student worker for Recruitment & School Relations. The position supports guidance and mentoring for community and transfer students from Laredo College.

You will assist with inquiries, organize events, and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities, while handling clerical tasks and maintaining attendance and time sheets.

Qualifications

• 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 graduates 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, permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s SAPP.

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.
• Inform and guide transfer students and parents via presentations, small and large group sessions, and one-on-one assistance.
• Assist with the various recruitment events on- and off-campus.

Skills

PC proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Learning new software

Job description

Job Title: Federal College Work Study-Community Service (Recruitment)

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: Recruitment & School Relations

Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Job Summary

The work study- community service for Recruitment & School Relations will provide guidance and mentoring services to the Community and transfer students from Laredo College.

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

Inform and guide transfer students and parents via presentations, small and large group sessions, and one-on-one assistance.

Assist with the various recruitment events on- and off-campus.

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 graduates 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, permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.

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 face-to-face interactions at Laredo College.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance in the workplace.

Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

Promptly complete all required trainings.

Input hours worked daily and submit time sheet biweekly.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay

Rate: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours weekly.

Security and Background Checks

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.