Student Assistant

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Student Assistant to support policy internship programs. The role is in-person, based on a 20-hour workweek, and pays an hourly rate of $9.00.

The position offers exposure to internships in Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, and abroad, with opportunities to engage in recruitment, student support, and program coordination. Ideal candidates are degree-seeking TAMU students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences with strong writing

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University's main campus in College Station, Texas.
• Preference given to former interns of the Policy Internship Programs (ANRP, PPIP, or PPSP).
• Willing and able to work flexible hours for special events, evenings or weekends.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment: Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings, and other speaking events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Student Engagement: Assist students in defining career goals and steps; participate in intern interviews, trainings and events; edit materials for interns (résumés, cover letters, writing samples).
• Program Operations & Communications: Work with spreadsheets and timelines; develop letters, memos, and meeting materials; observe interactions with legislative and governmental offices.

Skills

Strong writing

Public speaking

Flexible hours

Independent

Critical thinking

Education

Degree-seeking student at TAMU College Station

Major in Agriculture & Life Sciences

Job description

Job Title

Student Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dean's Office Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Job Summary

Student Assistant Position - The Student Assistant for Texas A&M University's Policy Internship Programs is part of a dynamic team that sends Aggies to Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and various international cities on policy-related internships. Our programs include the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program, the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP), and the Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP). The position is ideal for students with a strong interest in public policy, public service, political science, student affairs, human resources, or leadership studies. Learn more about the programs at http://anrp.tamu.edu , http://ppip.tamu.edu , and http://tx.ag/ppsp . This is an in-person position located in College Station, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment: Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings, and other speaking events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Student Engagement: Assist students in defining career goals and steps to achieve those goals. Participate in the planning and execution of intern interviews, trainings, and other events. Edit materials for selected program interns, including résumés, cover letters, writing samples, etc.
• Program Operations & Communications : Work with spreadsheets, timelines, and various other program documents to correspond with internship placements, program donors, and university departments. Develop letters, memos, and meeting materials used to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Observe and participate in the interaction between legislative offices, governmental offices, and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, and abroad.

Qualifications

• The applicant must be a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University's main campus in College Station, Texas, and must be majoring in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
• Preference given to former interns of the Policy Internship Programs (ANRP, PPIP, or PPSP).
• The student assistant must be willing and available to work flexible hours for special events that occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills are required.
• Comfort with and/or willingness to interact with students, public officials, and governmental agencies is essential.
• A student assistant must be able to solve problems, act independently, and think critically.

What You Need to Know

• Pay : This position is paid an hourly rate of $9.00/hour.
• Work Schedule : This is an in-person position located in College Station, Texas. Twenty (20) hours per week are required, mostly during normal business hours; however, occasional evening and weekend hours are required. The work schedule is flexible and determined based on the student assistant's academic schedule.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Security and Verification

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.