Student Worker: Financial Services- Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Student Worker in Financial Services in Commerce, Texas. The role supports daily banking transactions, data entry, and general accounting duties within the Office of Financial Services.

The position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication with students, staff, and faculty. Hours are weekdays, with opportunities for professional exposure in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong math and spreadsheet experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily banking transactions and reconciliations.
• Perform routine financial analysis and data entry.
• Data analysis, scanning, filing, and purging documents.
• Provide customer service to students, staff, and faculty when needed.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job TitleStudent Worker: Financial Services- Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Financial Services

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Job Description: Financial Services The Office of Financial Services is seeking students who are focused, highly motivated, and self-sufficient. Working hours are M-F. Students should possess exceptional attention to detail, excellent proofing skills, the ability to multitask, work cooperatively and professionally with others, knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel/Word, and strong customer service and communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Assists Financial Accountants with daily banking transactions, accounting functions, reconciliations, routine financial analysis, data entry, data analysis, scanning, filing, and purging departmental documents, and on occasion, provide customer service to students, staff, and faculty.

Required & Preferred Skills:

• Significant competence in math and spreadsheet experience.
• Personally Motivated, self-managing, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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. Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines.

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education. To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support

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