Special Program Aid; R&SP

** Job Title
** Special Program Aid (R&SP)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M International University
** Department
* * Research & Sponsored Projects
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$12.50 hourly
** Job Location
** Laredo, Texas
** Job Type
** Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
** Job Description
**** Job Summary
** The Special Program Aid, under supervision, will assist the department with general administrative and compliance assistance.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Research compliance data entry, manipulation, editing, analysis, and maintenance of databases.
* Assistance with research compliance websites' design and maintenance.
* General office duties including but not limited to answering telephones, typing, filing, and photocopying.
* Provide clerical support to University employees which may include conducting background research, maintaining records, and/or assisting with special projects related to the department.
* Assistance with faculty and staff training.
* Other duties may be assigned.
** Minimum Requirements
*** High school graduate or equivalent.
* One year of experience in general clerical/office work
* May not be a current undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.
** Preferred Requirements
*** Bachelor's degree or higher standing.
* Knowledge of research compliance regulations through work or research experience(s)
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
** Knowledge,*
* ** Skills*
* ** and Abilities
*** Computer literate.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students and staff.
* Ability to work effectively in teams.
* Ability to speak in front of large groups.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
** Other Requirements
*** Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours weekly.
* Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.
* Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
* Must have excellent references from academic or professional members of a university or other agency.
* Completed employment application must include resume, legible copies of transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references.
* Subject to funding and/or need.
** Pay of Rate**: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly
** INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
** During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application.
** You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials**.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page
* My Experience
* has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload  sure to include:
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* 3-5 professional references and their full contact information and
* Unofficial transcripts
** Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
** 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.

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