Pathways Intern: Research Assistant

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is offering a Pathways Intern: Research Assistant position. The role provides compensation of $14 per hour for about 10 hours per week during the semester.

The internship focuses on developing research and data analytics skills in a mentored environment, with opportunities to build professional goals with the supervisor and gain practical experience.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 3.25 in-major GPA or higher.
• Be enrolled in at least twelve undergraduate credits per semester.
• Ability to work approximately 10 hours per week during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Develop time management and organizational skills to complete projects by established deadlines within a professional setting.
• Gain practical academic research experience.
• Gain practical data analytics experience.
• Create two professional goals (in collaboration with supervisor) to support individual career pursuits.

Skills

Time management

Data analytics

Research experience

Writing skills

Education

GPA 3.25 in-major

Enrolled in 12+ credits

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Position Title:

Pathways Intern: Research Assistant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Compensation $14 per hour

Hours 10 hours per week

Job Description

Within this position, the successful applicant will:

• Develop time management and organizational skills to complete projects by established deadlines within a professional setting
• Gain practical academic research experience
• Gain practical data analytics experience
• Create two professional goals (in collaboration with supervisor) to support individual career pursuits

Required Qualifications

The position requires the ability to work approximately 10 hours per week during the semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level writing skills
• Functional understanding of academic research and/or data analytics
• Knowledgeable in data analytics tools and software

Education

Applicants must maintain a 3.25 in-major GPA or higher and be enrolled in at least twelve undergraduate credits per semester.

Contact Information

For specific position details and questions: Dr. Nikolaus Butz, [e-mail]

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EEO Statement: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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