Non-Affiliated Student Technician

**Job Title** Non-Affiliated Student Technician **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Dallas **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Dallas, Texas **Job Type** Student 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/](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.