Student Worker- Circulation Desk (KLM Library)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for a Student Worker at the Killam Library. The position assists with day-to-day library operations, customer service, and clerical tasks to support staff and students on the Laredo campus.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, phones, filing, scheduling, and maintaining library collections. Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time with GPA requirements and be prepared for on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time; undergraduates 6 credits per semester, graduates 3 credits per semester.
• Maintain a qualifying GPA: 2.0 for undergrads, 3.0 for graduates.
• On-campus, face-to-face work as required by department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Perform clerical tasks: answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing.
• Maintain the organization and maintenance of all collections.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Software programs

Education

Enrollment: undergrad 6 cr/sem or grad 3 cr/sem

Tools

Multisystem learning

Job description

Job Title

Student Worker- Circulation Desk (KLM Library) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Killam Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist in the Killam Library in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Maintain the organization and maintenance of all collections.
• Other related 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).

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.
• Promptly complete all required trainings.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required. Subject to funding and/or need.
• Pay of Rate: $8.00/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

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 to accepting a student employment position on campus

• 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.

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.