Federal College Work Study - Student (COAS - Planetarium)

Assist with the Planetarium office functions and serves as a cashier for events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as cashier.

• Communicate diplomatically/clearly/effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Maintain positive working relationships with all employees.

• Answer telephones, written and in-person inquiries about the Planetarium.

• Provide backup support to other Planetarium staff.

• Knowledge of proper telephone techniques and etiquette, excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.

• Functional abilities in Microsoft Office Suite and other office related software packages.

• Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to conduct the duties of this position.

• Ability to learn Internet resources and Planetarium equipment operation (including a cash register) and new programs as technology changes.

• Perform other 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 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 TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• 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 daily and submit time sheet biweekly.  

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position may require moving and lifting objects and materials as necessary.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly