Federal College Work Study- Community Service (LP)

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

In this work-study position, you will serve our community as a literacy tutor located within a local elementary school. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attend trainings Design & implement literacy lessons using curriculum and materials provided Maintain accurate records of your students' progress Maintain the tutoring center's organization & positive atmosphere Collaborate with other tutors, school partners, teachers, etc... to promote our mutual mission. Strong spoken and written English language role model

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 graduates' students.
Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.
Must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.an eligible non-citizen.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
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.
You must be willing/able to pass background checks and a TB test.
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 training.
Input hours worked and submit time sheet biweekly.
Reliable transportation to the assigned school. (Several locations are available, and we do work with you to assign a more convenient location when possible).
Subject to funding and/or need.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Attend trainings
Design & implement literacy lessons using curriculum and materials provided
Maintain accurate records of your students' progress
Maintain the tutoring center's organization & positive atmosphere
Collaborate with other tutors, school partners, teachers, etc... to promote our mutual mission.
Strong spoken and written English language role model