Navigating Part-Time Jobs and Internships at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University offers a multitude of part-time job and internship opportunities for its students, both on and off-campus. These experiences can significantly enhance the undergraduate experience, providing financial support, valuable skills, and professional development. This article serves as a guide to help Aggie students navigate the available resources and secure fulfilling part-time employment or internships.
Finding Job Opportunities
Jobs for Aggies Job Board
Students seeking part-time job opportunities either on their campus or in the Bryan/College Station area may search the Jobs for Aggies Job Board. Jobs for Aggies is a job board Texas A&M University hosts for the benefit of Aggie students, whereby both on- and off-campus (public or private) employers are permitted to post job vacancies seeking current Aggie students. This online platform is a central hub for various positions, catering to different skill sets and interests. Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen campus students can find part-time employment opportunities for their campus by using the Jobs for Aggies Job Board.
Accessing the Job Board:
Once admitted, students can access the job board after the previous term ends (e.g., students starting in the fall will have access after the spring term ends). Additionally, new undergraduate and transfer students must register for a New Student Conference to access the job board.
Direct Contact with Departments and Organizations
Students may also seek employment by visiting offices, departments, and other organizations of their choice. This proactive approach can uncover hidden opportunities and allow students to tailor their search to specific areas of interest.
Important Considerations for Off-Campus Employment
The University does not edit the job postings of any off-campus, external employers (public or private). Jobs for Aggies is a service intended to enhance the undergraduate experience of all Aggie Students, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or sex. Texas A&M is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, nor other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party. Texas A&M University makes neither representations nor guarantees about positions listed with the Student Employment Office.
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In either case, the student is responsible for interview arrangements, salary agreements, and working hours.
Work-Study Program
Eligible students are typically awarded $5,000 for the Fall/Spring terms. It is the responsibility of the student to notify their employer of the work study award. Once you have been hired, give your work study certificate to your employer. Printable work study certificates are available online through My Financial Aid Portal. Students not awarded work study funds can watch this to determine if they are eligible for an award. Supervisors and students are encouraged to work together to monitor earnings and avoid exceeding the award.
Community Service Program
The Community Service Program, funded by Federal Work Study program, provides student employment opportunities at local non-profit agencies, government offices and area high schools. Texas A&M University has partnered with a number of organizations whose services are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs.
Applying for Community Service Positions:
To apply for a specific position, you can view current openings on the Jobs for Aggies job board. As part of the application process, you must consent to the release of your application materials to the appropriate partner’s site supervisor. You can give your consent by clicking on your profile icon once logged into the Jobs for Aggies job board. Then select my account, and then click on academic profile. You will need to complete all required fields in the form including typing your initials in the box underneath the Consent to Release Records.
Reads & Counts Tutors
Here at Texas A&M University at College Station, Reads & Counts Tutors are part of a long-standing institutional commitment to community service. The program began in association with the America Reads Challenge, a federal initiative to increase child literacy rates across the nation. Approximately 150 Aggies work at 23 locations throughout Bryan and College Station, tutoring elementary students in reading and math. Tutors make a huge impact on our community, as over 95 percent of public elementary school students in B/CS have the opportunity to work with a Reads & Counts tutor. However, it is not only the elementary students who benefit from tutoring; Aggies gain valuable work experience, have opportunities for advancement to leadership positions and receive financial aid they have been awarded in the form of work study.
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What it Means to be a Tutor:
A Reads & Counts tutor is a member of the Reads & Counts community who dedicates time to making a lifelong impression by acting as a mentor and serving others, while simultaneously experiencing personal and professional development. We are looking for self-motivated, dependable people who have a passion for working with kids to tutor kindergarten to sixth-grade students in reading and math. Experience working with children is preferred. All majors are encouraged to apply. Paid training will be required. Before applying, please check to make sure you meet the following requirements.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate students may be hired as teaching, research, or non-teaching assistants. Most of these positions require service of 20 hours per week. Although individual colleges may have higher requirements, graduate students holding assistantships must meet the GA registration requirements by the census date. The university does not mandate assistantships be terminated upon failure to maintain enrollment requirements after the census date. However, assistantships may be terminated by the employer upon failure to maintain the minimum enrollment requirement Students serving in these roles are eligible for insurance benefits and may pay tuition and fees at the in-state rate.
Finding Assistantship Opportunities:
Assistantships are available through the academic department, college, agency or administrative office with which you are associated. Your department may offer you an assistantship at the time you are admitted. If you are not offered an assistantship as part of your admissions package, various departments also posts assistantship opportunities on the Jobs for Aggies Job Board. The best option is to reach out to your graduate advisor or faculty for help in identifying and applying for the assistantship that best fits your qualifications and interests. Your advisor or faculty should be your first point of contact for assistantship inquiries within or outside of your department. Often, faculty members work with other departments to fill particular needs or positions they cannot find in their own department.
For-Credit Internships
For-credit internships can be completed within your academic department by enrolling in an internship course. Some degree plans require an internship prior to graduation and some degree plans provide internships as an elective. If you wish to request academic credit for your internship, you must contact your department directly. Not all departments give academic credit for internships. Please remember when pursing a for-credit internship, the internship may come with additional responsibilities for the internship supervisor. Ideally, you should begin searching no later than two semesters before the term you would like to intern. Students should discuss opportunities with advisors and professors within their major department. All on and off-campus internship opportunities are found on HireAggies through the Texas A&M Career Center.
Required Documentation and Compliance
Texas A&M University is required by Federal and State laws to complete a Form I-9 and electronically submit it to E-Verify for all new hires, including Student Workers. Review the lists of acceptable documents that you can present to the employer so that Section 2 can be completed. You must present original, unexpired documents (photocopies are not accepted) to verify your identity and work authorization. Submitting the information to E-Verify requires a Social Security Number. If you do not have a SSN at the time the Form I-9 is being completed, you have up to 45 days to obtain a SSN. Once obtained, you should notify your HR contact. Knowingly hiring and continuing to employ unauthorized workers may result in fines and penalties for Texas A&M University.
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FICA Exemption
Section 3121(b)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code exempts Texas A&M University students who work for the University or other agencies within the TAMU System from Social Security and Medicare withholdings. To be eligible, students must be enrolled at least half-time at Texas A&M. The law allows each institution to define half-time. TAMU uses the definitions set forth by the Registrar. However, if the break is longer than 5 weeks or the student is not enrolled or eligible to enroll in the next academic period, the student will not be eligible for the FICA exemption. Therefore, it is possible (or even probable) that a student employee will have some wages that were subject to FICA taxes and some wages that were exempt from FICA taxes during the same year.
Employee Access to Required Notices
The Student Employment Office and Texas A&M Human Resources are committed to providing employee access to required notices in regard to federal and state laws and system policy.
Conflict Resolution
Texas A&M University recognizes the importance of providing a prompt and efficient process for resolving student employee/employer conflicts. Resolution should be sought at the level closest to the parties involved. However, a neutral third party may be able to provide assistance in helping the parties in conflict reach a fair and equitable resolution.
Global Engagement Opportunities
Global Engagement is a dynamic department made up of multiple units that serve several different types of audiences and offer a wide range of programs and services. Each unit has unique roles and responsibilities, which means there are a variety of part-time student positions available throughout the year. Student worker positions include roles in immigration support, passport services, creative media, administrative office assistance, web and computer support, and more. Because hiring needs vary by unit and season, this page will be updated regularly with new opportunities.
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