Research Aide IV

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a Research Aide in the Natural Resources Management (Geology) department to assist with water resources projects. The role involves data collection, analyses, report writing, and related technical tasks on campus in Las Vegas, NM, under a fall‑to‑spring term.

Ideal candidates are NMHU students (sophomore–senior) with at least six credits, a GPA around 3.0+, and willingness to work part-time at an hourly rate of $14.00 on campus. Position ends May 10, 2024.

Qualifications

• Be a NMHU student in good standing (sophomore/junior/senior) with at least six (6) credit hours.
• Have completed one semester at NMHU.

Responsibilities

• Technical field and laboratory methods related to water resources including water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and erosion control.
• Data collection, data analyses, data management and report writing.
• Prepare records and write reports.
• Create videos as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Attend to regular work schedule and duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analyzing data

Preparing records

Writing reports

Creating videos

Managing confidential information

Attendance

Other duties

Education

College student at NMHU (sophomore/junior/senior)

Completed one semester at NMHU

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Aide

Department

Department Natural Resources Management (Geology)

Department Summary

General Job Description

Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area.

Skills and/or Duties:

• Anaylzing data
• Preparing records
• Writing reports
• Creating videos
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties

Technical and specialized field and laboratory methods relating to water resources science including but not limited to water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and erosion control. Assignments may also include data collection, data analyses, data management and report writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• College student at NMHU and classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Successfully completed one semester at NMHU ;

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Experience:

• Work experience in college

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Geology B.S. with interest in water resources science. Ability to work well in a team setting.

Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer – Frequently

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall - 2023, Spring - 2024, Break

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S1129P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/30/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 05/10/2024

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 08/28/2023

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 05/10/2024

Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * Are you a current student of NMHU?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work during the Summer?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail

Optional Documents