Special Program Aid (R&SP)

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Job Summary

The Special Program Aid, under supervision, will assist the department with general administrative and compliance assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research compliance data entry, manipulation, editing, analysis, and maintenance of databases.

• Assistance with research compliance websites' design and maintenance.

• General office duties including but not limited to answering telephones, typing, filing, and photocopying.

• Provide clerical support to University employees which may include conducting background research, maintaining records, and/or assisting with special projects related to the department.

• Assistance with faculty and staff training.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• One year of experience in general clerical/office work

• May not be a current undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher standing.

• Knowledge of research compliance regulations through work or research experience(s)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer literate.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students and staff.

• Ability to work effectively in teams.

• Ability to speak in front of large groups.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements

• Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours weekly.

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

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

• Must have excellent references from academic or professional members of a university or other agency.

• Completed employment application must include resume, legible copies of transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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.