Student Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Student Assistant for its Policy Internship Programs. The position sends Aggies to Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, and various international cities on policy internships; this is an in-person, College Station-based role.

The ideal candidate is a degree-seeking student majoring in Agriculture & Life Sciences, with strong writing and public speaking skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours for events that may occur evenings or

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University main campus
• Majoring in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
• Preference given to former interns of ANRP/PPIP/PPSP
• Willing to work flexible hours for evenings or weekends
• Strong writing and public speaking skills required
• Comfort with interaction with students, public officials and government agencies
• Able to solve problems, act independently, and think critically

Responsibilities

• Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings and other events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Assist students in defining career goals and steps; plan intern interviews, trainings and events; edit materials.
• Work with spreadsheets, timelines and program documents; draft letters, memos and meeting materials; liaise with stakeholders; observe interactions with officials in DC, Austin, and abroad.

Skills

Strong writing

Public speaking

Problem solving

Independence

Critical thinking

Education

Degree-seeking student

Agriculture & Life Sciences major

Job description

Job TitleStudent Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dean's Office Staff Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker

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. Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife! 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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.