Geology Student Assistant

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin is seeking a Geology Student Assistant to support display and organization of geology and environmental science materials in Barstow Hall. The role involves labeling, inventory, and maintaining orderly labs and storerooms on campus.

This hourly student position offers $12.00 per hour and requires using the Workday internal jobs site for student applicants. Prior coursework in geology or environmental science is a plus, and candidates should be prepared for an internal

Responsibilities

• Improve and reorganize geology and environmental science display cases in Barstow Hall.
• Select, arrange, label, and present rocks, minerals, fossils, maps, models, and other instructional materials.
• Develop clear and attractive labels or short descriptions for displayed materials.
• Organize geology and environmental science storerooms, cabinets, shelves, and teaching collections.
• Inventory laboratory and field supplies, equipment, specimens, and instructional materials.
• Create and update inventory lists and identify items that are low, missing, damaged, or no longer needed.
• Label shelves, cabinets, containers, specimens, and equipment so materials can be easily located.
• Help maintain clean and orderly laboratory, preparation, and storage areas.
• Assist faculty with other geology and environmental science projects as needed.

Job description

Current Students

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students

Position Title: Geology Student Assistant

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: Primary Responsibilities

• The initial primary responsibility will be to improve and reorganize the geology and environmental science display cases in Barstow Hall.
• Help select, arrange, label, and present rocks, minerals, fossils, maps, models, and other instructional materials for the display cases.
• Develop clear and attractive labels or short descriptions for displayed materials.
• Organize geology and environmental science storerooms, cabinets, shelves, and teaching collections.
• Inventory laboratory and field supplies, equipment, specimens, and instructional materials.
• Create and update inventory lists and identify items that are low, missing, damaged, or no longer needed.
• Label shelves, cabinets, containers, specimens, and equipment so materials can be easily located.
• Help maintain clean and orderly laboratory, preparation, and storage areas.
• Assist faculty with other geology and environmental science projects as needed.

$12.00/hr

Notice to New Employees

Employment will require a criminalbackground check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will notnecessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin FairEmployment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis ofarrest or conviction record

UW-Superior, A Superior Place: The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

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