Non - Affiliated Student Technician

Texas A&M University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Dallas seeks a Non-Affiliated Student Technician to engage in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching lessons to middle school students and providing mentorship.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, motivated to learn, and comfortable with public speaking. This position requires a commitment of 5-10 hours per week, providing valuable experience and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Motivated to learn and able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation and training provided by AgriLife Research.
• Prepares materials and teaches lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program.
• Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.

Skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Working with youth

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

Job Title

Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Responsibilities

• Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by AgriLife Research.
• Prepares materials for and teaches all assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students.
• Attends weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation.
• Enrolls in and completes the Master Wellness Volunteer program (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-local/master-wellness-volunteer-program/).
• Serves as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting appropriate and professional behavior.
• Works in partnership with school staff, AgriLife Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program.
• Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.
• Assists in program evaluation, including reports, sign‑in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record‑keeping activities and data collection activities.
• Participates in leadership development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Motivated to learn.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to local schools in the county to deliver programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor.
• Comfortable working with middle school youth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Other Requirements

Student implementers will be assigned to a specific teaching site in the following counties: Dallas, Temple, and Belton. Anticipated time commitment is at least one school year; expected to work 5-10 hours per week for program implementation, weekly meetings, material preparation, and travel. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants must undergo a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including completing a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.