Federal College Work Study-Community Service (SCAN)

Job Title

Federal College Work Study-Community Service (SCAN)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$10.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Location:

Serving Children and Adults in Need, (SCAN), Inc. 

1702 Hendricks Ave.

Laredo TX 78040 

Mission:

To foster the healthy development of individuals through trauma-informed empowerment opportunities that are rooted in the community; utilize evidence-based interventions and best practices; respond to the needs of the population regarding culture, language, sexual orientation and gender identity; emphasize choice and self-determination; and encourage the support of peers and promote long term recovery and resilience.

Website: https://www.scan-inc.org

Job Summary 

Community Work-Study Program

The Community Work-Study Program (CWS) provides federal financial aid eligible students the opportunity to work part-time at nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest.  

Goals of this program include:  

• Developing interest in public service through employment with TAMIU and placement in local nonprofit, government, or community-based organizations.  

• Applying skills and theories gained through coursework to solve problems and explore issues outside the classroom.  

• Enhancing career competencies, such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and leadership.  

• Articulating how experiences will shape personal, academic, and professional pursuits.  

Position Overview

The Program Intern will support Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. by assisting with outreach, survey development, data collection, and research that promotes community leadership and the prevention of sexual violence. This role offers hands-on experience in applying psychological research to real-world community needs while contributing to SCAN’s mission of fostering resilience and healthy development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Main point of contact will be with SCAN Inc. 

• Outreach to interested participants of completing survey to later provide evidence of learned knowledge to communities seeking change. 

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout shift

• Assist Research Coordinator with data collection and creation of survey questions

• Research scholar articles that correspond to statistical numbers related to findings.

• Report to authority figures such as SCAN Inc.

• Assist with other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates, 3 credit hours for graduates).  

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate 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, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen with an alien registration number.  

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).  

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology.

• Experience in creation of surveys (SPSS).

• Possess a passion for working with people and committed to promoting community leadership and preventing sexual violence.        

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

•  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor.

• A keen interest in economic development, business growth, and entrepreneurship.

• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with marketing tools and social media is a plus.

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

• 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 daily and submit time sheet biweekly.  

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Reliable transportation.

Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours per week 

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.