Special Program Aid (R

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX seeks a Special Program Aid to assist the Research & Sponsored Projects department with administrative and compliance support under supervision.

The role involves data entry, website maintenance, and general office duties. Requires a high school diploma and clerical experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Position is 19 hours weekly and on-campus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience in general clerical/office work.
• May not be a current undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.
• Bachelor's degree or higher standing (preferred).
• Knowledge of research compliance regulations through work or research experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Research compliance data entry, manipulation, editing, analysis, and maintenance of databases.
• Assistance with research compliance websites' design and maintenance.
• General office duties including answering telephones, typing, filing, and photocopying.
• Provide clerical support to University employees which may include conducting background research, maintaining records, and/or assisting with special projects related to the department.
• Assistance with faculty and staff training.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Clerical/office experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Special Program Aid (R&SP)

Job Title

Special Program Aid (R&SP)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Research & Sponsored Projects

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.50 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Summary

The Special Program Aid, under supervision, will assist thedepartment with general administrative and compliance assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research compliance data entry, manipulation, editing,analysis, and maintenance of databases.
• Assistance with research compliance websites' design andmaintenance.
• General office duties including but not limited to answeringtelephones, typing, filing, and photocopying.
• Provide clerical support to University employees which mayinclude conducting background research, maintaining records, and/orassisting with special projects related to the department.
• Assistance with faculty and staff training.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience in general clerical/office work
• May not be a current undergraduate student at Texas A&MInternational University.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher standing.
• Knowledge of research compliance regulations through work orresearch experience(s)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer literate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and inwriting.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally withuniversity students and staff.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements

• Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hoursweekly.
• Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendanceon campus and in the workplace.
• Must have excellent references from academic or professionalmembers of a university or other agency.
• Completed employment application must include resume, legiblecopies of transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate

$12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.