Student Worker Special (Outreach&PreCollege)

Texas A&M International; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University, through Outreach and PreCollege Programs, invites applications for a Student Worker position in Laredo, Texas. The role focuses on supporting Lopez Foundation grant activities on campus, including student engagement, community outreach, and program administration.

The student worker will assist with event planning, marketing materials, and coordination with community partners, while balancing class schedules and on-campus responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time
• GPA requirements as stated by SAPP/academic policy or program rules

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, coordination, and implementation of educational activities
• Support outreach initiatives and projects for Lopez Foundation
• Provide program support and customer service to students and community partners
• Assist event planning, workshops, presentations, and participant engagement
• Create outreach materials (flyers, newsletters, social posts)
• Maintain program records and assist with data collection and assessment

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data collection

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media tools

Job description

**Job Title**Student Worker Special (Outreach&PreCollege)**Agency**Texas A&M International University**Department**Outreach and PreCollege Programs**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Laredo, Texas**Job Type**Student Worker**Job Description****Job Summary**The goal is to provide experiential learning opportunities aligned with the objectives of the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation while developing professional skills through hands-on work.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of educational and community engagement activities.* Supporting outreach initiatives and special projects that advance the goals of the Lopez Foundation grant.* Working directly with students, community members, or partner organizations to provide program support and customer service.* Assisting with event planning, workshops, presentations, and participant engagement.* Conducting research, gathering information, and preparing reports or presentations related to grant activities.* Creating communication and marketing materials, including social media content, flyers, newsletters, and other outreach resources.* Maintaining program records, tracking participation, and assisting with data collection and assessment activities.* Collaborating with university staff and community partners on project implementation and problem-solving.* Performing administrative and operational tasks necessary to support grant-funded initiatives.* Participating in professional development, leadership training, and reflective learning activities associated with the internship experience.* 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.* Position may be an off campus with a community partner organization.* Reliable transportation.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.