Student Worker Special (Outreach&PreCollege)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University is seeking a Student Worker Special (Outreach & PreCollege) to support experiential learning aligned with Lopez Foundation objectives. You will assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering educational activities on campus in Laredo, TX.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, customer service, event support, and collaboration with partners. On-campus, face-to-face work is required, with time-tracking and training completing as part of the internship.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with a personal computer and common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of educational and community engagement activities.
• Support outreach initiatives and projects advancing Lopez Foundation goals.
• Work directly with students, community members, or partner organizations for program support and customer service.
• Assist with event planning, workshops, presentations, and participant engagement.
• Conduct research, gather information, and prepare reports/presentations for grant activities.
• Create communication and marketing materials (social media, flyers, newsletters).
• Maintain program records, track participation, and assist with data collection and assessment.
• Collaborate with university staff and partners on project implementation and problem-solving.
• Perform administrative and operational tasks to support grant-funded initiatives.
• Participate in professional development and leadership activities related to the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Learning software

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 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.