6 Research Assistants - Extra Help - K Harris-1

Uasys; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a student assistant for a grant-funded project in the Department of Human Sciences. The role focuses on health and nutrition in PreK-12 local schools, including data entry, transcription, data collection/analysis, and video editing/uploading to YouTube or other platforms.

The candidate will prepare training materials, assist with maintaining gardens, and support faculty during spring and fall visits to schools.

Qualifications

• GPA 2.5 or higher
• Minimum of 15 credit hours completed
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry, transcription, data collection and analysis
• Record classroom activities and edit/upload videos to social platforms
• Prepare training materials and maintain garden areas
• Support faculty during spring and fall site visits to local schools

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Engineering, Science, Agriculture

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries.

You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

Department:

UAPB| Human Sciences

Summary of Job Duties:

The student will work on a grant funded project through the Department of Human Sciences, focusing on health and nutrition in PreK-12 local public schools. The student will be responsible for assisting with data entry, transcribing, collecting and analyzing data, recording classroom activities, editing/uploading video onto YouTube or other social media, preparing training materials, planting, assisting with maintaining existing gardens, and other duties as needed. The student should be willing to work both spring and fall semesters to accompany the faculty when visiting the schools regularly. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

The student should have a 2.5 GPA or above, with a minimum of 15 hours completed. Applicants should have organizational skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$13.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

(Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sharron Williams, Employment Manager
Human Resources
[e-mail]
870-575-8403

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No