Student Research Assistant (JAMP)

Job Title

Student Research Assistant (JAMP)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Student assistant needed for JAMP program. The student should be familiar with the Joint Admissions Medical Program and be able to present information sessions and discuss the program with interested students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.

• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.

• Develop assessment and evaluation tools.

• Tutor current JAMP students in the program on the MCAT exam.

• Other related duties as assigned.

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 graduate students.

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

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the program and the MCAT exam requirements.

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.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students, staff, and the general public.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to prepare and conduct an engineering experiment, present their finding, and deliver conclusions.

• 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.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

Pay of Rate: $12.00/hour for up to 10 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.