Federal College Work Study-Student (SBDC)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Small Business Development Center with general office duties. The position is on campus and requires face-to-face interactions and regular attendance in the workplace. Work schedules are set by the department according to its needs and must not conflict with the student’s class schedule. Some evening and weekend work may be required. The role is subject to funding and/or need. Pay is $8.00 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by the institution, 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 as an undergraduate student or 3.0 as a graduate student.
• Maintain 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, a permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen with an alien registration number.
• Meet all other requirements in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• Be proficient in using 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.
• Work schedules must not conflict with class schedules.

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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Complete required training promptly.
• Input hours worked daily and submit timesheets biweekly.

What This Job Offers

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