Student Worker (SHS)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks a Student Worker (SHS) to support the Student Health Services team. You will perform general office duties, answer routine inquiries, and assist with outreach events on campus in Laredo, Texas.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, time sheet submission biweekly, and adherence to HIPPA requirements. You must be enrolled part-time, maintain GPA thresholds, and have strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time: 6 credits/semester undergrad, 3 for grads.
• Maintain TAMIU GPA: 2.0 undergrad, 3.0 graduate.
• On-campus, face-to-face interactions required.
• Must complete HIPPA training.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff and perform general office duties.
• Handle routine office inquiries and clerical tasks (phones, filing, scheduling).
• Support SHS outreach events.
• Submit time sheets biweekly and complete required trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

PHI handling

PC proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job TitleStudent Worker (SHS) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Student Health Services Proposed Minimum Salary$8.00 hourly Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent 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 assigned department. Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc. Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Training on bloodborne pathogens and proper handling/disposal of bio-hazard materials. Must maintain confidentiality with all protected health information. Assist with SHS outreach events.

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.

This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPPA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPPA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

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.

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.

There are a number of 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.
• Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you!

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.