Student Research Assistant; JAMP

Position: Student Research Assistant (JAMP)
** Job Title
** Student Research Assistant (JAMP)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M International University
** Department
* * Dept, Biology & Chemistry
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$12.00 hourly
** Job Location
** Laredo, Texas
** Job Type
** Student Worker
** Job Description
**** Job Summary
** Student assistant needed for JAMP program. The student should be familiar with the Joint Admissions Medical Program and be able to present information sessions and discuss the program with interested students.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.
* Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
* Develop assessment and evaluation tools.
* Tutor current JAMP students in the program on the MCAT exam.
* Other related duties as assigned.
** 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 graduate students.
* Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
** Preferred Requirements
*** Knowledge of the program and the MCAT exam requirements.
** 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.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
* Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students, staff, and the general public.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to prepare and conduct an engineering experiment, present their finding, and deliver conclusions.
* 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
*** Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
* 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.
* Subject to funding and/or need.
* Promptly complete all required training.
* Submit time sheet biweekly.
** Pay of Rate**: $12.00/hour for up to 10 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.

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.
· It’s 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.
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