Student Data & Information Assistant (WHT)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University, located in Laredo, TX, is offering a Student Data & Information Assistant (WHT) position. The role supports the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade with secretarial tasks, journal management, and event organization.

On-campus, face-to-face work is required, with evening/weekend flexibility. The position is a student worker role with a pay rate of $10.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Maintain required GPA: 2.0+ for undergraduates and 3.0+ for graduates.
• Must meet SAPP requirements as stated by the university policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial assistance and support to the department.
• Assist with management of a scholarly journal and reports.
• Organize, promote, and deliver Center activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Software literacy

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student status

Tools

Multiple software programs

Job description

Student Data & Information Assistant (WHT)

Agency Texas A&M International University Department Center For The Study Of Western Hemispheric Trade

Proposed Minimum Salary $10.00 hourly

Job Location Laredo, Texas

Job Type Student Worker

Job Summary

Provide secretarial assistance and support to the department of the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of a scholarly journal.
• Assist with the maintenance of files, collection of information, and preparation of reports.
• Assist in the organization, promotion, and delivery of Center activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Promptly complete all required training. Submit time sheet biweekly. Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $10.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly 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

For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment.

Advantages of Student Employment

• It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee.
• It’s a short commute to work.
• Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule.

Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you!

To be eligible for Student Employment

Undergraduate Students

• Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses.
• International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA.

Graduate Students

• Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester.
• International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA.
• Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation.

Federal and State Work Study positions

It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.