Task Worker

Job Description

What We Want

Are you ready to be the voice of celebration at our graduation ceremonies?

As the Graduation Announcer , you’ll play a pivotal role in making commencement unforgettable. You’ll be responsible for announcing the names of degree candidates as they cross the stage, including their degree type, college, department, name, and honors. This role requires exceptional public speaking skills, clear verbal communication, and the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. You’ll need to maintain a fast pace and adapt to changes in a dynamic, live, large-scale audience environment. Experience in calling or shadowing another caller during a TAMU graduation ceremony is a plus.

What You Need to Know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience

Cover Letter & Resume : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarization with TAMU commencement production and execution

TAMU graduation caller experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Background in public speaking in a strong, clear announcing voice

Able to multitask and respond quickly in an environment with a live, large-scale audience

Proficiency and ease at announcing a variety of names

Experience in either public speaking, media broadcasting, sports announcing or some combination of the three

Available each term for the duration of commencement ceremonies (May, August, December)

Have completed the initial meeting with the Registrar

Attend, or have scheduled to attend at least one ceremony to observe another experienced caller execute the process

Responsibilities

Public Speaking

Responsible for public speaking and verbal communications for graduation ceremonies

Responsible for announcing the names of degree candidates, as they cross the stage during commencement

This includes but is not limited to announcing degree type, college, department, and name

Training

Each candidate will meet with the Registrar where an explanation is provided on how the ceremonies work and are shown a sample caller list. There will be a follow-up email with the additional explanation of symbols they will encounter on the list(s) so that they are able to recognize and announce them during the ceremonies. Lastly, they will attend a second ceremony where they will be giving a small list of names to announce (note : ceremony will be fully staffed with callers, this will just be to help with the acclimatization)

Who We Are

The Office of the Registrar has the primary responsibility of maintaining academic records of all current and former students. The Office of the Registrar has two priority goals : to maintain a high quality of service to all who come into contact with the office and maintain and protect the academic integrity of the student record in accordance with University, state and federal guidelines.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at least each month

Automatic enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.