Student Worker Special (Outreach&PreCollege)

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Flexible schedule around classes

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks a Student Worker Special for Outreach and PreCollege Programs in Laredo, TX. The position supports community engagement activities and grant-related outreach with hands-on learning opportunities.

You will work directly with students and community partners, help plan events, create marketing materials, and assist with data collection and reports. On-campus, part-time schedule around classes, with growth opportunities through professional development.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with common software on a PC/workstation.
• Ability to organize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, coordination, and implementation of educational and community engagement activities.
• Support outreach initiatives and special projects tied to the Lopez Foundation grant.
• Collaborate with students, community members, or partner organizations to provide program support and customer service.
• Assist with event planning, workshops, presentations, and participant engagement.
• Conduct research, gather information, and prepare reports or presentations for grant activities.
• Create communication and marketing materials, including social media content, flyers, newsletters, and outreach resources.
• Maintain program records, track participation, and support data collection and assessment.
• Coordinate with university staff and community partners on project implementation and problem-solving.
• Perform administrative and operational tasks to support grant-funded initiatives.
• Participate in professional development, leadership training, and reflective learning activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

PC literacy

Software proficiency

Education

Enrollment requirements (half-time)

GPA requirements (2.0 undergrad, 3.0 grad)

SAPP policy awareness

Job description

Job TitleStudent Worker Special (Outreach&PreCollege) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Outreach and PreCollege Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description

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.

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.

• 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.

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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.