Special Program Aid (VITA Site Coordinator)

Job Title

Special Program Aid (VITA Site Coordinator)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Division Intl Banking & Finance Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.50 hourly

Job Location

Laredo Texas

Job Type

Temporary / Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Special Program Aid 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.

Essential Duties and 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.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School Diploma or GED

Experience - No experience required.

May not be currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience as VITA volunteer or site coordinator

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel

Ability to :

Communicate effectively orally virtually and in writing.

Maintain confidentiality.

Excellent record keeping.

Interact effectively and professionally with customers.

Multi-tasking and purposeful time management.

Licensing / Professional Certification

Current years Site coordinator certification be obtain by 30 days of hire.

Current years Advanced tax law certification be obtain by 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements General Office Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally will supervise employees and volunteers.

Other Requirements

Willingness to work evening and / or weekend hours.

Position is temporary subject to funding and / or need.

Promptly complete all required training.

Submit time sheet biweekly.

Pay of Rate : $12.50 / hour for up to 19 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials . The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume / CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include : Resume / CV

Cover Letter

3-5 professional references and their full contact information and

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1