Student Worker (Athletics)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Laredo is seeking a student assistant to support the department with general office duties. This on‑campus role requires punctuality, reliable attendance, and the ability to handle routine inquiries from employees and students.

Duties include clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing, with flexibility to take on other responsibilities. The position is paid at $8.00/hour, up to 19 hours weekly, and requires enrollment at half-time.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree program with 6 credits per semester (undergraduates) or 3 credits (graduates).
• Maintain a TAMIU GPA of at least 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduates).
• Meet all other requirements stated in TAMIU’s SAPP.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
• Perform clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PC skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Software adaptability

Education

Undergraduate enrollment (half-time)

Graduate enrollment (half-time)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Assist the department with general office duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist in the day‑to‑day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
• Perform clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half‑time: 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates and 3 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of at least 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Meet all other requirements stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using personal computer workstations and common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal 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 to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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 must not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required training.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Compensation

Pay rate: $8.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly.

Employment Conditions

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 Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.