Available Work-Study Positions

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: Student Center Room 119 – Food Market
• Interviewer: Dr. Tanya Ingram
• Number of Positions: 4

Job Details:

Work Schedule Tuesday 1-6pm  Wednesday 12-5pm and Thursday 12-5pm

Average hours per week (Not to exceed 19 per week)

Position Summary: The Food Market Student Assistant plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity on campus by maintaining a welcoming, organized, and dignified shopping experience for fellow students. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the market, including inventory management, customer service, and maintaining health and safety standards.

Student Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Service & Intake:

• Greet all market guests warmly to create a stigma-free and welcoming environment.
• Check in students using the campus ID system or market software to verify eligibility.
• Answer the market telephone, responding to inquiries about hours, location, and donation policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students who utilize the market (adhering to FERPA and privacy standards).

Market Operations:

• Assist guests with weighing food items and counting items to ensure adherence to quantity limits.
• Bag groceries for guests efficiently and carefully.
• Explain market rules and item limits to guests in a polite and helpful manner.

Inventory & Stocking:

• Receive deliveries and donations, inspecting items for quality and package integrity.
• Stock shelves, freezer and refrigerator items
• Utilize the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and report low-stock items to the supervisor.
• Check expiration dates daily and remove expired items according to safety protocols.

Facility Maintenance:

• Maintain a clean and organized market space, including sweeping, dusting shelves, and wiping down counters.
• Break down cardboard boxes and remove trash/recycling to designated areas.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures (if applicable) and log data to ensure food safety compliance.

Opening & Closing Duties:

• Follow specific checklists for opening the market (turning on lights, checking messages, setting up displays) and closing (locking up, securing sensitive information, turning off equipment).

Job Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student at College of the Mainland
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow specific food safety procedures.
• Compassionate and respectful attitude toward diverse student  and community populations.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this employment, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective inventory management and supply chain principles.
• Apply customer service skills in a social services context.
• Understand the operational logistics of non-profit/food aid management.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: On Campus
• Interviewer: Michelle Stepka
• Number of Positions: 2

Job Details:

Great position for students who would like to work in the Allied Health or Industrial Careers Field.

Provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors to the CE Department of COM, answering questions, to the best of your ability.

• Work with staff in contacting prospective CE students through texting and phone call campaigns.
• Asist Students with CE registration process.
• Assist students and community with CE program information.
• Working with Allied Health Coordinator to set up the labs for Alled Health Students.
• Printing documents for Workforce Development Instructors.
• Maintain an organized and clean environment in the CE Area.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: On Campus
• Interviewer: Tige Cornelius
• Number of Positions: 1

Job Details:

Job Description:

The COM Foundation is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented student worker to assist with general clerical and administrative tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on office experience in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform clerical duties such as copying, scanning, and filing documents
• Assist with data entry and record keeping
• Organize office materials and maintain orderly filing systems
• Help prepare mailings and foundation materials for events or outreach
• Provide general office support, including greeting visitors, running on-campus errands, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Foundation staff

Qualifications:

• Current student in good academic standing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Dependable, professional, and able to work independently

Schedule:

Flexible but consistent schedule during normal Foundation business hours (M-F, 8:00-5:00)

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: 921 FM-517
• Interviewer: Hillary Gramm
• Number of Positions: 5

Job Details:

Interns/ Work Study Students play a supportive role in accomplishing the mission and vision of Higher Up Texas. Interns/ Work Study Students assist staff with various tasks that arise to ensure that the functions of the organization run smoothly and without strain while maintaining focus on HUT members.

This internship is an unpaid position and considered by Higher Up Texas as an extension of your formal education program. Your internship/WorkStudy duties, as much as possible, will be designed to help further your education and enhance career goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Donor cultivation
2. Constituent communications
3. Data collection, input, & measurement
4. Curriculum enhancement
5. Program support
6. Marketing & public relations
7. Volunteer engagement
8. Individual, personalized meaningful project*
9. Maintain confidentiality of HUT students and private organizational information
10. Be available to other duties assigned
11. Represent Higher Up Texas as an ambassador in the community
12. Embody a passion for the mission of Higher Up Texas

Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with the mission, vision, and programs of Higher Up Texas.
2. Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
3. Demonstrate an authentic concern and respect for all HUT students and volunteers
4. Experience using Microsoft Office applications
5. Appreciate working in a newer non-profit organization that is continuously growing and evolving
6. Flexibility as scheduling and volunteers may change with minimal notice
7. Articulates information effectively in a written and verbal capacity
8. Collaborative and open-minded
9. Solutions-oriented and problem solver
10. An attentiveness to volunteers' needs and ideas
11. Maintain a positive attitude
12. Punctual and have excellent time management skills
13. Works independently
14. Represent HUT in a positive and professional manner
15. Demonstrate the HUT core values in all work related to Higher Up Texas
16. Adherence to all Higher Up Texas policies and procedures and Higher Up Texas internship guidelines

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: On Campus (League City Campus)
• Interviewer: Marcelo Angulo
• Number of Positions: 1

Job Details:

Work Study Students assist staff with various tasks that arise to ensure that the functions of the College run smoothly and without strain while maintaining focus on COM students. Work Study duties, as much as possible, will be associated with clerical/office assistant related duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing information which may require the interpretation and applications of policies and procedures; takes messages or refers the caller to the proper person; reading and explaining procedures and processes.

Assist instructors with various administrative support tasks such as supplying them with office supplies, relaying messages or entering IT and Facilities work requests.

May type and post notices or information from brief instructions or printed materials.

Assist other League City site staff with various administrative support tasks such as entering and retrieving data using Microsoft Word, internet and COM webpage searches, and other duties of a similar nature or level.

May type and post notices or information from brief instructions or printed materials.

Qualifications:

• Student must be enrolled at least one hour in credit course.
• Experience using computer applications involving the management of files and performing basic technical office support work
• Experience operating standard office equipment
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: Nursing Department
• Interviewer: Rebecca Montz
• Number of Positions: 2

Job Details:

Nursing – Clerical Front Desk Assistant (1 Position)

Position Summary:

The Nursing Front Desk Assistant provides customer service and administrative support for the Nursing Department. This position serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while assisting with routine office operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer and direct phone calls and emails.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying, and data entry.
• Maintain organized office files and records.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Distribute forms, information, and departmental materials.
• Support faculty and staff with general administrative tasks.
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study employment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a busy office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Special Duties:

• May assist with maintaining student files, correspondence, and departmental records.
• May handle documents containing student information.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of student records and sensitive information in accordance with
• FERPA and college policies.
• May assist with processing and organizing program-related documentation.

Health Professions Programs – Clerical Front Desk Assistant (1 Position)

Position Summary:

The Health Professions Front Desk Assistant provides administrative and customer service support for Health Professions programs. The student worker assists with daily office operations and serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer phones and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Maintain organized office and program records.
• Support communication efforts, including distributing information and forms.
• Assist faculty and staff with routine administrative duties.
• Support departmental meetings, events, and special projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Special Duties:

• May assist with maintaining and organizing student and program records.
• May work with documents containing student information and other sensitive departmental records.
• Must adhere to FERPA requirements and college confidentiality policies.
• Responsible for protecting the privacy and security of records accessed during employment.

Work Schedule:

Days and work hours will be determined based on the student's class schedule and departmental needs. Flexible scheduling is available to support academic commitments while ensuring adequate departmental coverage.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: Off-Campus
• Interviewer: Electra James (Desiree Watkins)
• Number of Positions: 14

Job Details:

Position:

Clerical

Hours per week:

19

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday

Type of work:

Teacher Assistant

Duties/responsibilities:

• Knowledge of TCISD policies in order to provide quality care and experience that will promote the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of children.
• Must be courteous, cooperative, respecful of confidentiality, and professional with children, parents, and staff
• Able to communicate with children and adults from all ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Work close with teachers in the classroom to make sure that the needs of each student is met professionally.

• Semester: Spring 2026
• Location: Texas City ISD
• Interviewer: Electra James (Desiree Watkins)
• Number of Positions: 12

Job Details:

2 Athletic Coaches

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Students will be responsible for conductin various athletic camps/clinics for secondary level students.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in participating/ possibly coaching soccer, volleyball and other sports. Mentorship.
• Experience to be gained that will complement student's academic program or career goals:  Athletics and mentorship experience. Childcare and/or working with children.

Services organization provides:

• Safe and educational environment to students affterschool and in the summer.
• College students will be able to assist with inputting enrichment activities as well as helping to provide a safe and healthy environment.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: On Campus
• Interviewer: Dr. Shani Johnson
• Number of Positions: 1

Job Details:

Work schedule:

M, W 12:00pm-3:00pm and T, TH 12:30pm-5:00pm

Position summary:

The Computer Lab Assistant I is the first level in a three-level instructional lab support series. The Computer Lab Assistant is responsible for providing students, faculty, staff and community members with a safe and comfortable learning environment with access to computers, printing, copying and scanning. The Computer Lab Assistant I is responsible for ensuring visitors to the lab sign-in, can print and answers questions regarding computer skills, LMS, and Microsoft Office. They are also responsible for conducting basic computer trouble shooting in all open labs on campus and computer-based classrooms as needed.

The Computer Lab Assistant will be expected to work with integrity, sound judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and to demonstrate the characteristics of teamwork, inclusiveness, calmness, and adaptability to a broad range of issues, people, and situations. They will be flexible to best meet the demands of the students and the needs of the department.

Primary Duties:

• Ensure all visitors to the lab sign-in and monitor utilization of the lab
• Address lab visitors’ questions and help them print, copy and scan
• Troubleshooting hardware problems and submitting work orders as needed.
• Identify and stay abreast of contemporary trends in lab/classroom technology
• Maintaining a professional learning environment for the students.
• Monitor supplies in the lab.
• Be proactive, creative, and accurate, as well as to work independently as a departmental member.
• Perform additional related job duties as required.

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Location: On Campus
• Interviewer: Dr. Shani Johnson
• Number of Positions: 3

Job Details:

Work schedule:

Flexible – Tutoring Center’s hours are 8:00am-8:00pm M-Th, Fri 8:00am-12:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm

Position summary:

Provide content and skill-development tutoring to students individually or in small groups.

Primary Duties:

• Maintain a tutoring schedule as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of tutoring sessions.
• Attend and complete required tutor training.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.
• Perform additional related job duties as required.