Ocean Research Assistant — Student (Data & Admin)

ucar; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) in the United States seeks a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support. You will assist COL staff with gathering information, conducting defined research, preparing simple written materials, and supporting meetings, workshops, and other program activities.

Work will be guided by COL staff following established procedures. Responsibilities include data entry, information organization, briefing material preparation, and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment, or intent to enroll in the next regular session, in an accredited program that has state approval.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic literature, web, and document searches on assigned topics related to ocean science, ocean observing, technology, policy, and COL programs
• Collect, organize, and summarize information from scientific, government, organizational, and other identified sources
• Assist with compiling information for briefing materials, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other program products
• Enter, organize, update, and maintain program, stakeholder, contact, source, and project information
• Assist with basic data collection, organization, and quality checks
• Support basic research related to ocean observing programs, emerging technologies, economic and societal benefits, and other COL priorities
• Assist staff with basic testing and documenting digital tools, including AI-enabled research and productivity tools, according to established guidance
• Perform basic administrative and program-support activities as assigned

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Organization

Computer proficiency

Learning new software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in accredited program

Tools

Web applications

Job description

UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) in the United States seeks a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support. You will assist COL staff with gathering information, conducting defined research, preparing simple written materials, and supporting meetings, workshops, and other program activities.

Work will be guided by COL staff following established procedures. Responsibilities include data entry, information organization, briefing material preparation, and