Job TitleStudent Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management Proposed Minimum Salary$10.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA The Texas A&M AgriLife, IHA, is the worlds first academic institute to bring together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to reduce diet-related chronic disease and lower health care costs in a way that supports producers and the environment. Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture Position Information Job Description Summary Were looking for a student worker to help with office and facility support at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience and be part of a team. Essential Duties/Tasks Office Support Staffs front desk and is the first point of contact for customers and visitors. Sends/receives e-mails for the institute. Answers main phone line. Orders/organizes supplies. Stocks/cleans supply room, kitchen area, and conference rooms. Assists with expense reports. Processes invoices. Runs errands. Files/copies/scans/faxes. Facility Support Is familiar with operating material handling equipment. Is familiar with hand tools and battery powered equipment. Moves lab equipment as needed. Patrols outside areas for trash especially after Campus events. Provides access to contractors and visitors upon managers' absence. Provides assistance with unloading large equipment packages. Assembles support equipment as needed. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Currently enrolled at TAMU, Blinn or Rellis Campus Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid Drivers License Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiar with Microsoft Office. Professional communications including e-mails. Customer service attitude. Exceptionally organized. Team Player. Ability to establish effective working relationships. Ability to lift or move light, moderate, and heavy objects. Ability to exert force. Computer, phones, general equipment, pallet jacks, and power washer. Must be able to work on the following days Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays and according to school schedule. Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends as needed. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan
