Texas Work-Study| Community Engagement and Service Learning

Texas Work-Study| Community Engagement and Service Learning

• 496839
• Part-Time
• Closing on: Oct 5 2026
• Community Engagement

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Department: Community Engagement Salary: $15.00 per hour

Description:

The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning vision is to build bridges to the community to create a more engaged campus, cultivate social responsibility, and develop a vibrant learning environment for UHD students. Our department is seeking a student worker for our office, as well as student workers to place at off-campus nonprofit or government organizations for fall/spring semesters.

Duties

This position may be on-campus or off-campus.

For On-Campus Positions

Students must meet the following qualifications and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support and assist with daily office operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of departmental events and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

For Off-Campus Positions

Students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation to the job placement site.

• There are two types of positions that students may fill as participants in the program:

• Community Engagement Interns will be placed with a local nonprofit organization in an area related to their academic major or specific interests.

• Tutors generally work in educational settings (schools or nonprofit organizations) to help elementary school students improve their understanding of math, science, or reading.

• Job duties will be determined by the nonprofit or government organization.

• Students must represent UHD professionally and adhere to all confidentiality policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UHD student.
• Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours.
• Must have been awarded a Federal College Work-Study award from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.