Federal College Work Study-Student (CS)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal College Work Study-Student assists Career Services staff and performs general office duties. The position handles routine inquiries from employees and students; supports the department’s day-to-day maintenance and operations; and performs clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing. The student also assists with departmental events and activities and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions and regular attendance on campus and in the workplace. The department creates work schedules based on departmental needs while ensuring they do not conflict with the student’s class schedule. The student must complete required trainings promptly, enter hours worked daily, and submit a timesheet biweekly. Employment is subject to funding and/or departmental need. Pay is $8.00 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. All positions are security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures, including completion of the criminal history check.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at least half-time: 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students or 3 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of at least 2.0 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students.
• Have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.
• Demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have an alien registration number.
• Meet all other requirements in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• Be able to use a personal computer workstation and common software applications.
• Be able to organize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Have outstanding customer service skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Have problem-analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to learn and use multiple software programs.
• Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in editing.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist with the assigned department’s day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities.
• Perform clerical functions, including answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
• Assist with departmental events and activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Complete required trainings promptly.
• Input hours worked daily and submit timesheets biweekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed