Federal College Work Study-Student (Testing)

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

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Laredo, Texas, seeks a Federal College Work Study-Student (Testing) to support department staff with general office duties.

You will handle routine inquiries, perform clerical tasks, answer phones, file, schedule, and organize office operations. The role offers on-campus, face-to-face work with up to 19 hours weekly at $8.00 per hour, in line with federal work-study guidelines. The position requires student enrollment and GPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits undergrad, 3 for grads).
• Maintain a minimum GPA as specified (2.0 undergrad, 3.0 grads).
• Submit FAFSA annually and have file with Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff with general office duties.
• Handle routine inquiries from employees and students; answer phones, file, schedule, organize.
• Scan and manage financial records; maintain office supplies inventory; assist with records retention.

Skills

PC proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Learning new software

Education

Enrolled student (undergrad)

GPA 2.0 undergrad

GPA 3.0 graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Federal College Work Study-Student (Testing)

Location: Laredo, Texas

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Job Type: Student Worker

Job Summary

Assist the department 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

• Scanning and managing financial records/documents.
• Maintaining office supplies inventory.
• Assist with records retention.

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 resident, or have an alien registration number—or be 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. 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. Submit time sheet biweekly. 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.

Eligibility for Student Employment

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college‑level courses or accepted remedial courses.
• International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA.
• Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester.
• International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA.
• Students who are graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester.
• Must submit proof of graduation.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

This employer is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.