Student Employee-VITA Site Coordinator--Assistant

Employee Class

Student Employee;
College Work Study Position

Dept of Accounting

Division of Academic Affairs

Monday 4pm-8pm (days and time flexible). Hours may increase during spring semester when center is open.

$12.00

Freshman or Sophomore

The Bearkat VITA Center is part of the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program. Utilizing IRS‑certified volunteers, we provide free income tax preparation and filing services to students, employees, and area residents who generally make $58,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English‑speaking taxpayers.

This will be an administrative position that assists the Site Coordinator with site operations, staffing, and community outreach. The Center is located in the Smith‑Hutson Building (College of Business Administration).

• Reviewing and securing confidential taxpayer data.
• Assisting with scheduling appointments for VITA clients via phone and email.
• Verifying all volunteers have completed the requisite training and signed the proper IRS forms.
• Administrative support: copying, sending emails, answering and returning phone calls, creating name tags, and internet research.
• Adhere to all VITA Center and IRS policies.

• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to communicate and interact with volunteers and clients.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Well organized.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• No prior knowledge of income tax preparation or accounting is required.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.