Student Worker (VITA)

About Tamus

Tamus is a part of Texas A&M International University.

Job Summary

The 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.

Key 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.

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 Qualifications

• Previous experience as VITA volunteer or site coordinator.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, virtually, and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality and excellent record keeping.
• Interact effectively and professionally with customers.
• Multi-tasking and purposeful time management.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Position is temporary subject to funding and/or need.