Graduate Assistantship (technical) available in International Student Services

[Bernal, Brenda]

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Not sure if I sent this out already, apologies if this is a duplicate email J

Brenda

 

From: To distribute needed information to Graduate Advising staff. [mailto:GRADAD...@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU] On Behalf Of Krista Tacey
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 10:47 AM
To: GRADAD...@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU
Subject: Graduate Assistantship (technical) available in International Student Services

 

 

International Student Services is seeking a graduate assistant with database and web design experience. The person in this position will assist with maintaining and improving the International Student Services databases and website.  They will also work extensively with the systems’ end-users, both external (students) and internal (ISS staff).  We are looking for someone who is interested in working in a multicultural environment and has outstanding people skills.  The job is not limited to technical work and the incumbent will be expected to support programming activities for international students.  The position will be available beginning May 2011. The pay is $14.65 per hour and comes with a waiver of out of state to in state tuition if the student completes the appropriate paperwork and approved as eligible through the university process for doing so.


Resumes with a cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in the position must be received via email at i...@tamu.edu no later than 8:00 AM, Monday, May 7, 2012.  Please put in the subject line the following phrase: "GANT application Summer/Fall 2012".  No applications will be accepted in person.  No applications received after the deadline will be considered.


Applicants should have knowledge and experience in webpage design.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Access, is required.  The individual needs to be able to develop and maintain web pages databases with little supervision.  The International Student Services Office expects all employees to actively promote teamwork and respect for people of diverse backgrounds in the workplace and in all interactions with internal and external clientele.


Job description

This person will work with ISS staff to maintain key databases and website functionality.  Duties of the job include assisting with the implementation of the new International Student Services Information System (ISSIS), while maintaining current International Student Services (ISS) databases, web functionality and on-line training courses.  The incumbent will be required to have a functional knowledge of on-line registration and survey systems.  Other duties will be assigned to help facilitate various office functions, and training will be provided in such circumstances.


Primary responsibilities:

Assist the Provost Information Technology Office with the implementation of the new International Student Services Information System (ISSIS), develop and maintain ISS database and web site functionality, as well as online training.  Maintain and improve ISS website content.  Support ISS staff in programming activities for international students.  Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed. Other duties as assigned.


Work experience preferred:

Familiarity with TAMU system, with Compass; experience or familiarity with providing services for people of diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences and ages.  Experience with working in an office setting, familiarity with the needs of international students, international travel and living experience.  Experience with training and consulting office personnel on specific procedures or applications for using the MS Office suite.


Skills required:

Knowledge of HTML, scripting languages, and high-level programming languages.

Professional experience with Classic ASP (DB connection, Form submission, etc.) and PHP or Cold Fusion

Javascript ability to handle dynamic contents (DOM, innerHTML)

Strong working knowledge of MSSQL and MS Access Database administration

Advanced knowledge of content/presentation separation using CSS

Working knowledge of web design and development tools, including Microsoft FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and Photoshop. 

Strong interpersonal communication skills. 

The ability to comprehend and communicate information effectively and diplomatically, both in writing and verbally, in English.


Skills preferred:

Website management

Understanding of web security

MS Office proficiency

Multi-lingual is a plus.

Hours of work: 20 (twenty) hours per week.


Duration: Minimum two semesters, with possibility to extend.

 

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Krista D. Tacey, PhD
Director, International Student Services
Texas A&M University

101A Bizzell Hall East | 1226 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1226 | USA
Tel. +1 979.845.1824 | Fax. +1 979.862.4633
Email kta...@tamu.edu | Web http://international.tamu.edu/iss/

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