Joseph Merlo
Texas A&M Center for Teaching Excellence.
Summer & Fall 2014

The Texas A&M Center for Teaching Excellence is devoted to improving student learning by enhancing both new and existing faculties strategies and methods to improve the learning experience. Our team of experienced professional teaching consultants spends their time developing and preforming workshops for this purpose.

Job Description	• Assist with large and small events: material preparation, on-site registration, set-up and tear-down, transport supplies, refreshment coordination, publicity • Knowledgeable of general event technology equipment (projectors, microphones, laptops, etc.) • Tabulate and maintain event participation records • Use online registration program to set-up and maintain online event registrations • Assist with general clerical office duties: sorting mail, answering phones, maintaining files, running errands, etc. • Inventory and maintain list of all audio/video equipment for CTE • Order, receive, and maintain CTE supplies inventory • Train on TAMU and CTE programs, policies, and procedures • Work 12-month calendar year, 20 hours per week around class schedule • Assist with one offsite event per year: overnight, after-hours • Knowledgeable of general office software programs (MS Office: Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Job Requirements	• Commitment to excellence • Good leadership qualities: work autonomously or as team member, "can do" attitude • Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to multi-task • Excellent professional demeanor, discretion, and tact • Initiative and creativity to contribute to the successful operation of the CTE • Dependability and exercise good judgment • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits and Opportunities	•Flexible work Schedule •Personal Development Opportunities •Priority registration for courses •Work on campus •Varied daily tasks
Achievements	•Learn how to maintain stock in a busy office •Learn how to plan and execute multi-day events with over 600 attendees •Learn how to plan and execute smaller scale events and deal with catering companies •Gain insight into the financial workings of a large organization and the processes to oversee •Learn how to more efficiently use office software programs (Microsoft Suite ETC.) •Gain insight into social media marketing •Learn how to create and edit simple videos

If you would like to pursue an internship with the Center for Teaching Excellence, contact Sherri MacWillie at smacwillie@tamu.edu or 9798621655