Student Worker (VITA) - Texas A&M International University : Job Details

Job TitleStudent Worker (VITA)AgencyTexas A&M International UniversityDepartmentDivision, Int'l Banking & Finance StudiesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationLaredo, TexasJob TypeStudent WorkerJob DescriptionJob SummaryThe student worker will serve as a VITA Site Coordinator and will assist in planning, organizing, supervising, and promoting all aspects of VITA operations at your VITA site.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all tax returns prepared at the VITA site are submitted to the IRS for processing in a very timely manner.
• Answer questions from volunteers and taxpayers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ensure Volunteer Standards of Conduct are followed by all volunteers.
• Ensure Quality Site Requirements are followed by all volunteers.
• Provide site and volunteer data to VITA program administrators.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be 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 Experience

• Previous experience as VITA volunteer or site coordinator
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally, virtually, and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Interact effectively and professionally with customers.
• Multi-tasking and purposeful time management.

Licensing/Professional Certification

• Current year's Site coordinator certification be obtain by January 1, 2025.
• Current year's Advanced tax law certification be obtain by January 1, 2025.

Physical Requirements - General Office Environment.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

• 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.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Position is temporary subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weeklyAll 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.