Student Assistant I

ucar; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) in the United States seeks a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support. You will assist COL staff with gathering information, conducting defined research, preparing simple written materials, and supporting meetings, workshops, and other program activities.

Work will be guided by COL staff following established procedures. Responsibilities include data entry, information organization, briefing material preparation, and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment, or intent to enroll in the next regular session, in an accredited program that has state approval.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Organization

Computer proficiency

Learning new software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in accredited program

Tools

Web applications

Job description

Position Type: Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Visa Sponsored Job: No

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Hiring Range: 46,675.00 USD - 48,738.00 USD*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

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.

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

Success 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.

Background checks: 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 individu