REU Student Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a REU Student Assistant for the Research and Evaluation Unit. Responsibilities include assisting with research tasks, participant recruitment, and data collection, working closely with team members to support various research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to conduct interviews and assist with virtual meetings.
• Experience with basic statistics and social science data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research tasks, including participant recruitment and data collection.
• Organize information, write summaries, and coordinate tasks.
• Perform literature reviews and basic data analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Conducting interviews

Synthesis of information

Job description

Posting Number:

G/R24318P

Working Title:

REU Student Assistant

Department:

FACS-Inst Hum Dev & Disability

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated Start Date:

02/04/2024

Posting Date:

01/17/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EOO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist with various tasks related to research including recruitment of participants, data collection (using surveys, interviews and basic data analysis using word, excel and power point). Student will also assist with other miscellaneous duties including organizing information, writing summaries, coordinating tasks, doing basic literature reviews among other things.

Percentage of time:

100

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

0.375

Position Summary:

The Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) is housed at IHDD. REU provides a full range of applied research and program evaluation services to help organizations answer important social questions and help support informed and accountable decision making. Services that REU provides include designing and conducting formative and summative program evaluations, needs assessments, conducting qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research.

The student assistant will work closely with the director, other team members at the Research and Evaluation Unit (REU). The student will assist with various tasks related to research including recruitment of participants, data collection (using surveys, interviews and basic data analysis using word, excel and power point (Additional training will be provided as needed). Student will also assist with other miscellaneous duties including organizing information, writing summaries, coordinating tasks, doing basic literature reviews among other things.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :

-Have working knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel, power point.-Ability to conduct interviews over the phone, conduct/assist with virtual group meetings.-Ability to work with research information and data including being able to read, synthesize and organize information, basic statistics, review and synthesize social science data (additional training will be provided as needed).

Physical Demands:

Sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods of time.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

No

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Hamida Jinnah

Recruitment Contact Email:

[e-mail]