Student Assistant I

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $23.29/hr

Job summary

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in the United States is seeking a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support to the UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership (COL).

The Student Assistant will assist COL staff with collecting and organizing information, conducting defined research assignments, preparing basic written materials, maintaining program information, and supporting meetings, workshops, and other program activities.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited program.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct basic internet and literature research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic literature, web, and document searches on assigned topics.
• Collect, organize, and summarize information from 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 COL priorities.
• Assist with meeting and workshop preparation, including background research and materials preparation.
• Assist staff with testing and documenting digital tools, including AI-enabled research and productivity tools.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Literature research

Information organization

Following procedures

Computer skills

Learning new software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Current enrollment in accredited program

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Salary and Rates

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Position Type

Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Visa Sponsored Job

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Hiring Range

46,675.00 USD - 48,738.00 USD

Application Closes

12:00am MST on 2026-09-26

About The Role

Provide basic research, administrative, and program support to the UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership (COL). The Student Assistant will assist COL staff with collecting and organizing information, conducting defined research assignments, preparing basic written materials, maintaining program information, and supporting meetings, workshops, and other program activities. Work will be performed under the direction of COL staff using established procedures and task-specific guidance.

Application Deadline

This position will be posted until 12 am MDT (at the beginning) of Saturday, September 27 2026.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Questionnaire (embedded in the application)

Background Checks

Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

Work Location

Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

• 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 with meeting and workshop preparation, including background research, participant information, materials preparation, note-taking, and follow-up documentation
• 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

Successful Candidates

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education and Experience (Required)

• Current enrollment, or intent to enroll in the next regular session, in an accredited secondary, postsecondary, college, university, or approved trade-school program, that has received a Certificate or Approval from the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct basic internet, literature, and document research
• Ability to organize information clearly and accurately
• Ability to follow established procedures and written or verbal instructions
• Basic proficiency with computer and web applications
• Ability to learn and use new software and digital tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Hiring Hourly Rate: $23.29/hr

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.

Application Requirements

Questionnaire, Resume/CV

For full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by 12am (MST) at the start of the application deadline.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

Supplemental questionnaires are often requested in lieu of a cover letter, where you address critical skills needed for the position. Your answers will be read and weighed equally to your resume and should provide specific, detailed, and informative responses based on your direct and previous work experiences.

Background checks and/or federal screenings are conducted for candidates selected for hire.

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions.

For sponsored positions: UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing.

While UCAR does not prohibit the use of AI tools in job applications, we strongly recommend that applicants submit primarily original work.

All roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site approximately 3 days per week.