Student Employment
Now seeking applicants for the positions below!
Brief Description: Peer Coaches help new students adjust to life at TAMU-CC. As a Peer Coach, you support students' academic transition to TAMU-CC through individualized academic coaching. Peer Coaches support students by making personalized recommendations regarding campus resources; encouraging engagement on-campus and in the community; by facilitating study, time management, and other academic success skills; and by modeling responsible and healthy decision-making.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate applicants with at least 24+ earned credits with a minimum TAMU-CC GPA of 2.75
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with core curriculum, non-concentration course choices, and academic opportunities
- Knowledge of campus resources
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Personable with a positive attitude
- Strong organizational and time management skills are critical
- Must adhere to deadlines and be able to prioritize
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment
- Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment
To apply, please submit the following:
For questions about the position, please contact Deshawna McCray, Assistant Director for Academic Coaching & Success, at deshawna.mccray@tamucc.edu or 361.825.5941.
Brief Description of Position:
Peer Mentors at TAMU-CC are dedicated to guiding first-generation students through their collegiate experience. They provide personalized support, recommend valuable campus resources, offer encouragement both on-campus within the community, future career endeavors and help students develop essential academic skills.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate applicants must have 24+ earned credits with a minimum of a 2.75 TAMUCC GPA
- First Generation (preferred but not required)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of campus resources
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suites
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
To apply please submit the following:
- A completed application with uploaded cover letter and resume.
- Using the link provided in the application you will need two references that must complete the reference check forms to be considered for the interview process.
- FISA Reference Check Form
- (Please Note: Must have two references completed to be considered for interview.)
- FISA Reference Check Form
Questions about the position, application or reference check forms, please contact Candus Garcia, Program Coordinator for the First Islander’ Scholars Academy (FISA), at candus.garcia@tamucc.edu or 361-825-2893.
Position Summary:
The role of the Student Technical Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the Office of Student Success personnel in various technical tasks. The Student Technical Assistant reports to the Director of Student Success Data & Technology and will work closely with the department's staff to help maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment, assist with software installations and upgrades, and provide general technical support.
Benefits:
- We offer up to 20 hours per week.
- On-Campus Work
- On the job training
Anticipated Responsibilities:
- Assist the Student Success Data & Technology team to Provide General IT support for the Office of Student Success Personnel.
- Evaluate and follow through on issues and problems in an expedient and efficient manner until resolved or escalated to TAMUCC’s central IT department.
- Conduct follow-through activities routinely to ensure reported issues and problems are resolved and communication loop with customer has been completed.
- Assist with the setup, installation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
- Assist in the installation and configuration of software applications and updates.
- Perform regular equipment checks and maintenance as needed.
- Help maintain inventory of technical equipment and supplies via internal database.
- Help maintain Office of Student Success system records (i.e., Starfish, TracCloud, in-house database, etc.).
- Adhere to departmental policies and procedures related to data security and confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Available to work On‐campus.
- Can lift and move computers and peripherals (e.g., printers, monitors, PC towers).
- Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent note taking skills.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to provide technical assistance to non-technical individuals.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Punctual, courteous, and reliable.