COLFA Staff Technician - Full-time / Part-time

Job Title

COLFA Staff Technician

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.74 hourly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Temporary Staff Technician in the Department of Performing Arts within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

 

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

 

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Temporary Staff Technician provides short‑term administrative and financial assistance to support departmental operations. This role performs reconciliation, payment processing, and general administrative tasks while ensuring accuracy, compliance with university procedures, and timely communication. The position is designed to meet temporary operational needs and does not include supervisory or budget authority. The role will work up to 40 hours per week; continued employment is contingent upon departmental need and funding. Serves as Campus Security Authority.

 

Position is located on Tarleton State’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas, limited to one day per week onsite. When working onsite, the staff technician will support scheduled administrative and financial processing activities. When not onsite, the primary focus will be reconciling and filing, with limited email communication to support assigned tasks.

 

Responsibilities:      

Financial & Reconciliation Support

• Conduct monthly reviews and reconciliations of departmental accounts and maintain accurate, organized tracking files.

• Allocate and track research expenditures.

Payments & Transaction Processing

• Administer payments for student workers, contract workers, guest artists, and vendors.

• Monitor the status of documents and workflows routed through university systems and keep the department head informed.

Purchasing & Reimbursements

• Assist faculty and staff with purchasing submissions, reimbursements, and related documentation.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support for departmental operations as assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Highschool diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Basic knowledge of administrative or financial processes

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow established procedures and meet routine deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

 

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.