Graduate Student Intern - Research Program Office

Job Description:

Graduate Student Intern - Research Program Office

Description

Job Title
Graduate Student Intern - Research Program Office

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
TEEX Testing and Innovation Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
$15.90 hourly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Student Intern - Research Program Office

$15.90 per hour

1 Position to be Filled

Location: Gateway - College Station, TX

The Role at a Glance

The Graduate Student Worker will provide general administrative and testing support to personnel at all levels. Responsibilities include organizing files, assisting with proposal development, collecting assessment data, and drafting reports. This role also supports the planning and coordination of research activities, testing, and conferences for the TEEX Research Program Office. The Graduate Student Worker will utilize Microsoft Office 365, project management software, and vendor-specific platforms used in assessments.

This position works as a member of the Research Program office team and reports to the Director.

Qualifications of the Role:

• High school diploma or GED.
  
• Current enrollment in a graduate degree granting program at an accredited college or university.
  
• One year of related work experience.
  
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or education in public policy, safety or defense related fields.
  
• Experience in researching and writing graduate level reports.
  
• Interest or experience in technical products, programs and operations.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

General Office Assistance - 60%

• Planning for conferences/summits.
  
• Conducts online research of technologies, organizations and public safety companies.
  
• Answers inquiries regarding TEEX Research Program office capabilities.
  
• Assists with testing preparations.
  
• Assist team in testing and evaluation, data collection and drafting reports.
  
• Assists with updating computers and course equipment.
  

Divisional/Program Responsibilities - 40%

• Serves as initial customer service point of contact to include greeting visitors, directing students, and answering/transferring phone calls.
  
• Responds to customer service inquiries via phone and email.
  
• Copies, scans, files, sorts and compiles records and documents.
  
• Enters and maintains accurate data in relevant databases and spreadsheets.
  
• Utilizes a state vehicle to run departmental errands.
  
• Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property.
  
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance.
  
• Maintains an orderly and clean workspace.
  
• Performs additional work duties as assigned.
  

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic, and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

Student Employee Benefits

• Hiring managers work with you to develop a schedule that will complement your position and your class schedule.
  
• Work up to 19 hours per week during the school year, with more hours possible during breaks.
  
• Time as a TEEX student worker counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits.
  

Build Your Resume and Set Yourself Apart After Graduation

• Apply what you’ve learned in school to hands-on projects and learn new skills while building connections with experienced professionals.
  
• Develop professional and interpersonal skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided for all TEEX employees.
  

TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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.