Federal College Work Study-Student (Events)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Laredo seeks a student assistant for the Community Relations and Special Events department. The role involves providing general information services at the Student Center and assisting with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, and filing.

Applicants must be enrolled half-time, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and demonstrate financial need through FAFSA. The position pays $8.00 per hour for up to 19 hours per week with potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least half-time with a specified GPA.
• Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA application.
• U.S. citizenship or residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist with day-to-day departmental responsibilities.
• Perform clerical functions including answering phones.
• Support special projects related to the department.
• Set up meeting/event rooms as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Proficiency in software applications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

At least half-time enrollment

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.

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.
• Assist with special projects related to the department.
• Assist in 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 graduate students.
• 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 resident, or eligible non‑citizen with 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. The position may involve moving/lifting heavy objects as well as bending/kneeling/stooping.

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 timesheet biweekly.

Pay

$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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.