Student Hourly Assistant | Title III Grant Student Worker (Multiple Positions)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking Student Hourly Assistant workers for the TiPPS project funded by a Title III grant. You will support peers with academics and psychosocial guidance, teach resilience skills, and link students to services. The summer timeframe runs May 1 to August 31.

These positions require enrollment at PVAMU, good academic standing, and a willingness to participate in mentorship and program evaluation activities. A summer term commitment is essential.

Qualifications

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• No prior experience required; for summer, enrolled for at least six graduate/undergrad credits or preregistered for fall/spring.

Responsibilities

• Creation of mentorship program
• Mentorship program piloting
• Title III faculty support
• Title III course evaluation

Skills

Intrinsic motivation

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Enrollment at PVAMU (9 graduate or 6 undergrad credits)

Job description

Job TitleStudent Hourly Assistant | Title III Grant Student Worker (Multiple Positions)

Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Psychology Proposed Minimum Salary$14.00 hourly Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker

Job Description

These positions are necessary for supporting the efforts of the Thriving Panthers: Psychology Pipeline to Success (TiPPS) project funded by a Title III grant. These student workers will provide academic guidance and psychosocial support to their peers. Additionally, in line with the approved grant agenda, they will also teach resilience skill-building as well as connect fellow students to financial, academic, and career services. Overall, their role is designed to promote student success across a variety of dimensions to holistically support PV students. Timeframe would be from May 1st to August 31st.

Responsibilities

Creation of mentorship program Mentorship program piloting Title III faculty support Title III course evaluation

Required Education and Experience

Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done. Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA No prior experience necessary For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience

Psychology majors (Junior or Senior standing) currently enrolled in Summer school at PV

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Intrinsic motivation, teamwork, time management

Background Check Requirements

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.

Job Posting Close Date

Until filled

Required Attachments

Cover Letter (Optional)

Resume

Detailed Class Schedule

About PVAMU

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land‑grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. https://youtu.be/xcPdDOR3KTE https://youtu.be/NjUKQY1hVI8