What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Affiliated Student Technician position at tamus?
Job TitleNon-Affiliated Student Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationDallas, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description The Non-Affiliated Student Technician will provide project managers and staff with administrative and technical support in implementing the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program. Responsibilities: Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by AgriLife Research. Prepares materials for and teaches all assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students. Attends weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation. Enrolls in and completes the Master Wellness Volunteer program (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-local/master-wellness-volunteer-program/). Serves as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting appropriate and professional behavior. Works in partnership with school staff, AgriLife Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program. Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content. Assists in program evaluation, including reports, sign-in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record-keeping activities and other data collection activities. Participates in leadership development opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program. Motivated to learn. Comfortable with public speaking. Able to work as part of a team. Ability to travel to local schools in the county to deliver programs. Ability to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Highly organized and detail oriented. Professional demeanor. Comfortable working with middle school youth. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Other Requirements: Student implementers will be assigned to a specific teaching site in the following counties (Dallas, Temple, and Belton). Anticipated time commitment of at least one school year; expected to work 5-10 hours per week (program implementation, weekly meetings, material prep, travel. etc.). 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan