Research Assistant (Space and Cyber Program)

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking a program assistant to support the Space and Cyber program under the supervision of the Program Director. You will assist investigators by collecting, verifying, and compiling research information and help coordinate research initiatives across the Western Hemisphere.

The role involves clerical duties, data entry, planning events such as roundtables and conferences, and maintaining organized research files.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with three (3) years of experience; OR two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist the Director of National Security in gathering and compiling research data.
• Coordinates research programming relating to Space and Cyber security challenges in the Western Hemisphere.
• Searches library reference materials for necessary research information on Space and Cyber.
• Works with the Director of National Security in organizing, monitoring, and coordinating research initiatives specifically with the Security Research Hub.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and executing events related to Space and Cyber research convening, including but not limited to roundtables, conferences, and external speakers.
• Enters data into a database for the Security Research Hub.
• Prepares and maintains files of research materials. Compiles and edits indices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma with three (3) years of experience; OR two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000.

Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law.

FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation.

Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation.

With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Program Director, performs a variety of national security non-laboratory research and clerical tasks to assist investigators in the collection, verification, and compilation of research information for the Space and Cyber program.

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist the Director of National Security in gathering and compiling research data.
• Coordinates research programming relating to Space and Cyber security challenges in the Western Hemisphere.
• Searches library reference materials for necessary research information on Space and Cyber.
• Works with the Director of National Security in organizing, monitoring, and coordinating research initiatives specifically with the Security Research Hub.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and executing events related to Space and Cyber research convening, including but not limited to roundtables, conferences, and external speakers.
• Enters data into a database for the Security Research Hub.
• Prepares and maintains files of research materials. Compiles and edits indices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with three (3) years of experience; OR two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Departmental Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in military, government, or international environments.
• Security clearance.

Job Category

• Staff.

Advertised Salary

• $33,000 - $35,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Access to some DOE facilities and U.S. Military Installations require U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to travel locally.
• This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract).

How To Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service‑connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service‑connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service‑connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.

For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affinity Acting Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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