Student Assistant; Events

Job Information

Agency:
Texas A&M International University;
Department:
Community Relations & Special Events;

Job Title:

Student Assistant (Events);
Job Type: Student Worker;

Location:

Laredo, Texas;
Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Assist the Department of Community Relations and Special Events and provide general information service at the information desk of the Student Center.

• Handle routine office inquiries from employees and students.
• Assist in day‑to‑day maintenance and responsibilities of the department.
• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Assist with special projects related to the department.
• Assist in setting up meeting/event rooms and performing general maintenance of the facility.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Enrolled at least half‑time (6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate, 3 for graduate).
• 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).

• 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.

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. The position may involve moving or lifting heavy objects as well as bending, kneeling, or stooping. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Position requires on‑campus, face‑to‑face interactions and 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 must not conflict with a class schedule. Employee must promptly complete all required training, input hours worked daily and submit a timesheet biweekly.

Pay 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.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.