Student Worker (Recruitment)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX seeks a Student Worker in Recruitment to support staff and perform general office duties. The position requires on-campus, face-to-face interaction and a flexible schedule that accommodates class times.

Responsibilities include answering inquiries, assisting with department operations, and supporting recruitment events and advising activities for new students.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (undergrad 6 credits / grad 3 credits).
• Maintain TAMIU GPA: 2.0 undergrad; 3.0 graduate.
• Meet SAPP requirements and campus policies.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine inquiries from employees and students.
• Assists in day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the department.
• Performs clerical duties: phones, filing, scheduling, organizing.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Provide campus tours and information at recruitment events.
• Assist with recruitment and academic advising for new students.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Undergraduate enrollment: half-time (6 credits)

Graduate enrollment: 3 credits

GPA requirements: 2.0 undergrad; 3.0 grad

Tools

PC software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Office equipment & phone

Job description

Job Title

Student Worker (Recruitment)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Recruitment & School Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist department staff 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 department.
• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide campus tours, conduct informational presentations and information at the Zaffirini Student Success Center information mall.
• Assist with the various recruitment events on-and-off campus.
• Offer assistance with recruitment and academic advising for new incoming students.

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

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.