Federal College Work Study- Community Service (LP)

Job TitleFederal College Work Study- Community Service (LP) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Literacy Partnership Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description Job Summary In this work-study position, you will serve our community as a literacy tutor located within a local elementary school. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attend trainings Design & implement literacy lessons using curriculum and materials provided Maintain accurate records of your students' progress Maintain the tutoring center's organization & positive atmosphere Collaborate with other tutors, school partners, teachers, etc... to promote our mutual mission. Strong spoken and written English language role model 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 graduates' students. Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid. Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually. Must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.an eligible non-citizen. Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIUs Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP). 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. Outstanding customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills. 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 You must be willing/able to pass background checks and a TB test. 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. Promptly complete all required training. Input hours worked and submit time sheet biweekly. Reliable transportation to the assigned school. (Several locations are available, and we do work with you to assign a more convenient location when possible). Pay of Rate: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours weekly 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. For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment. There are a number of advantages to accepting a student employment position on campus: · It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee. · Its a short commute to work. · Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule. Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you! To be eligible for Student Employment: Undergraduate Students · Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses. · International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Graduate Students: · Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. · International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation. Federal and State Work Study positions It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.