Federal College Work Study-Student (CS)

Texas A&M University; Laredo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX is hiring a Federal College Work Study-Student (CS) to support Career Services. The role involves on-campus, face-to-face interaction assisting staff with general office duties and event support.

Enrollment requires at least half-time status with GPA maintenance, FAFSA filing, and eligibility under work-study programs. Strong written communication and editing skills are preferred. Competitive on-campus scheduling applies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time: 6 credit hours/semester for undergrads, 3 for grads.
• Maintain TAMIU GPA thresholds: 2.0 for undergrads, 3.0 for grads.
• Must have FAFSA on file and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have an alien registration number.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assists in day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the department.
• Performs clerical tasks: answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing.
• Assists with departmental events and activities.

Skills

Editing

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Job Title**Federal College Work Study-Student (CS)**Agency**Texas A&M International University**Department**Career Services**Proposed Minimum Salary**$8.00 hourly**Job Location**Laredo, Texas**Job Type**Student Worker**Job Description****Job Summary**Assist Career Services staff and perform general office duties.**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*** Assists with departmental events and activities.**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, permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.* Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).**Preferred Experience and Education*** Experience in editing and strong written communication skills.**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.* 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.* Subject to funding and/or need.**Pay of Rate**: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weeklyAll 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.