Federal College Work Study- Student (Student Affairs)

Job Title

Federal College Work Study- Student (Student Affairs)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement (SCCE) will provide critical support in three core areas: Student Conduct, Emergency Assistance, and Community Engagement. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining operational efficiency while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles routine office inquiries from employees and students.

• Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.

• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Student Conduct Support:

• Assist with administrative tasks related to student conduct cases and Honor Council processes.  

• Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.  

• Organize and maintain case files and documentation accurately and securely.  

Emergency Assistance:

• Provide support for the Emergency Grant program by reviewing and processing applications as needed.  

• Assist with the coordination and restocking of the Dusty's Food Pantry.  

• Respond to inquiries regarding emergency assistance resources with compassion and professionalism.  

Community Service Coordination:

• Track and verify service hours submitted by students for official records.  

• Assist with the planning and execution of large-scale events such as **The Big Event** and **Make a Difference Day**.  

• Process volunteer requests and match students with available opportunities.  

• Maintain an updated database of volunteer opportunities and community partners.  

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 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).

Preferred Experience

• Interest in community engagement, student services, or public administration.  

• Experience with event planning and/or volunteer coordination.  

• Knowledge of TAMIU’s student resources and programs.   ​

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.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• 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.

Pay of Rate: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

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.