Planetarium Student Assistant & Cashier

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 11,020 - 12,398; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Planetarium seeks a student employee to assist office duties and serve as a cashier for events on campus.

The role requires being enrolled at least half-time, maintaining GPA standards, and complying with FAFSA and SAPP policies. You will handle inquiries, use Office software, and learn planetary equipment and a cash register while supporting the Planetarium team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits/semester undergrad; 3 credits/semester graduate).
• Maintain a TAMIU GPA of 2.0 (undergrad) / 3.0 (grad).
• Current and complete Financial Aid file on record; FAFSA annually.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen status.
• Meet SAPP policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist as cashier for Planetarium events.
• Communicate clearly and diplomatically in writing and speech.
• Maintain positive relationships with all employees.
• Answer inquiries by phone, email, and in person about the Planetarium.
• Provide backup support to Planetarium staff.
• Use Microsoft Office and other office software.
• Maintain telephone etiquette, spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• Learn and use planetary equipment and a cash register.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem analysis

Education

Half-time student (6 credits/semester undergrad; 3 credits/semester grad)

GPA requirement: undergrad 2.0; graduate 3.0

FAFSA on file annually

U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen

SAPP policy compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cash register

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Planetarium seeks a student employee to assist office duties and serve as a cashier for events on campus.

The role requires being enrolled at least half-time, maintaining GPA standards, and complying with FAFSA and SAPP policies. You will handle inquiries, use Office software, and learn planetary equipment and a cash register while supporting the Planetarium team.