Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant (MSEIP-STEM)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.50 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

The Minority Engineering and Science Improvement Program STEM-Squared (MSEIP-STEM2) program at Texas A&M International University needs professional tutors. The successful applicant will have the following duties:

• Undergraduate Research Assistants are expected to perform academic research under the direction of a faculty member or related to the STEM field and the MSEIP-STEM2 grant activities and are encouraged to disseminate their results at a professional conference. Students are required to submit a mid-semester progress report and a final report that follows a standardized Journal publication format in that field. Students must present at the MSEIP Capacity Competitiveness Enhancement Model (CCEM) Conference. The assigned work might change based on need.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

• Student must be a Junior or Senior.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer knowledge in engineering software.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• 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.

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.

• Promptly complete all required trainings.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• 1-page cover letter addressing interest in the position and qualifications.

• At least three current professional references and their full contact information.

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