Student Worker (Purchasing)

Texas A&M University; Laredo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX is seeking a Student Worker (Purchasing) to support the Purchasing & Contract Administration department. The role involves general office duties, clerical tasks, and assisting with daily department operations on campus.

Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time, maintain the required GPA, and meet SAPP requirements. The position is on campus with a limited weekly schedule, and pays $8.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
• Maintain TAMIU GPA: 2.0 for undergraduates, 3.0 for graduates.
• Must meet SAPP requirements and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist in day-to-day maintenance of the department.
• Perform clerical tasks: answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing.
• Submit time sheets biweekly and adhere to department schedule.

Job description

**Job Title**Student Worker (Purchasing)**Agency**Texas A&M International University**Department**Purchasing & Contract Administration**Proposed Minimum Salary**$8.00 hourly**Job Location**Laredo, Texas**Job Type**Student Worker**Job Description****Job Summary**Assist the department and perform general office duties.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Handles routine office inquiries from employees and students.* Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.* Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.* 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.* Subject to funding and/or need.**Pay of Rate**: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weeklyAll 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.