FirePoint Program Student Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

FirePoint Innovations is seeking a Program Student Assistant to carry out administrative and technical tasks under supervision. Depending on the area, you may assist and mentor other students or provide campus-wide support across the campus.

A student assistant will perform duties requested by a supervisor, with opportunities to engage in various projects and events in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Business, Management, Entrepreneurship required.
• Communications, Marketing, or PR experience encouraged.
• MIS, Data Analytics, or IT exposure.
• Engineering or STEM background encouraged.
• Reliable transportation; Most work from Groover Labs.

Mansioni

• Assisting in tracking engagement information and recording notes on discovery calls.
• Identify funding opportunities, solicitations, and challenges for qualified companies we engage with.
• Provide dedicated assistance to support event coordination.
• Update the Ecosystem calendar with statewide events for team/partner awareness (Encountering Innovation, Fuse Ventures, etc.).
• Assist with research efforts and coordination of the Kansas Defense Coalition.
• Support table/booth presence at local tradeshows, events, and conferences.
• Contribute to Tasker Projects, particularly data population as assigned by ARI.
• Research and identify companies that align with our Transition Programs.

Conoscenze

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Data handling

Research and summarization

Organization and independence

Interest in innovation/defense/tech

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Department

FirePoint Innovations

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$15 - 19 per hour

Work Schedule

Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story

FirePoint Innovations is looking for a Program Student Assistant.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Assisting in tracking company engagement information and recording notes on detailed discovery calls.
• Supporting efforts in identifying relevant funding opportunities, solicitations, and challenges for qualified companies we engage with.
• Dedicated assistance to support event coordination.
• Updating and populating the Ecosystem calendar with ongoing statewide events for team/partner awareness (Encountering Innovation, Fuse Ventures, etc.).
• Assisting with research efforts and coordination of the Kansas Defense Coalition.
• Providing additional support for table/booth presence at local tradeshows, events, and conferences.
• Contributing to Tasker Projects, particularly those involving data population as assigned by ARI.
• Researching and identifying companies that align with our Transition Programs.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Business, Management, Entrepreneurship
• Communications, Marketing, or PR
• MIS, Data Analytics, or IT
• Engineering or STEM fields
• Must have reliable transportation - Most work will be done from Groover Labs

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets
• Able to research and summarize information
• Organized, proactive, and able to work independently
• Interest in innovation, defense, technology, or government programs is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.