Student Employee-VITA Site Coordinator Assistant

Requisition : 202500350ST

Title :

Student Employee-VITA Site Coordinator Assistant

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

Yes

Department : Dept of Accounting

Division :

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week :

Monday's 4pm-8pm(days and time flexible)hours may increase during spring semester when center is open

Hiring Rate : $12.00

Preferred Student Classification :

Freshman or Sophomore

Nature & Purpose of Position :

The Bearkat VITA Center is part of the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program. Utilizing IRS-certified volunteers, we provide free income tax preparation and filing services to students, employees, and area residents who generally make $58,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

This will be an administrative position that assists the Site Coordinator with site operations, staffing, and community outreach. The Center is located in the Smith-Hutson Building (College of Business Administration).

General duties include, but are not limited to :

1. Reviewing and securing confidential taxpayer data.2. Assisting with scheduling appointments for VITA clients via phone and email.3. Verifying all volunteers have completed the requisite training and signed the proper IRS forms.4. Administrative support : Copying, sending emails, answering and returning phone calls, creating name tags, and internet research.

5.Adhere to all VITA Center and IRS policies

Other Requirements for the Position :

1. Ability to multitask.2. Ability to maintain confidential information.3. Ability to communicate and interact with volunteers and clients.4. Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.5. Well organized.6. Excellent organizational skills.7. No prior knowledge of income tax preparation or accounting is required.

Open Date : 09 / 01 / 2025

Contact Name & Title :

Tonya Blocker, Assistant Professor

Contact Phone : 936-294-41282

Contact Email : tjb094@shsu.edu

EEO Statement :

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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