Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Overview

Non-Affiliated Student Technician at Texas A&M Agri Life Research.

Location:

Dallas, Texas. Job Type: Student Worker. The role provides administrative and technical support to the Healthy Living research team and assists with the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program.

• Participate fully in all orientation and training provided by Agri Life Research.
• Prepare materials for and teach assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students.
• Attend weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation.
• Enroll in and complete the Master Wellness Volunteer program.
• Serve as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting professional behavior.
• Collaborate with school staff, Agri Life Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program.
• Provide direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.
• Assist in program evaluation, including reports, sign-in sheets, evaluation surveys, and data collection activities.
• Participate in leadership development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Motivated to learn and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable with public speaking and with working with middle school youth.
• Able to travel to local schools to deliver programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; highly organized and detail oriented; professional demeanor.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Student implementers will be assigned to a specific teaching site in Dallas, Temple, or Belton counties.
• Anticipated time commitment of at least one school year; expected to work 5-10 hours per week (program implementation, weekly meetings, material preparation, travel, etc.).

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 a criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.