Student Assistant I

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,299,000 - 67,141,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring hourly rate: $23.29/hr

Job summary

UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership is seeking a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support to COL staff. You will collect and organize information, conduct designated research assignments, and help prepare written materials and briefing documents.

Work is performed under COL guidance using established procedures. All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site about three days per week in the United States.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or intent to enroll in an accredited program.
• Strong basic research and writing abilities.
• Ability to organize information clearly and follow procedures.
• Proficiency with computers and web applications.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature, web, and document searches on ocean science topics.
• Collect, organize, and summarize information from various sources.
• Assist with briefing materials, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain program information and support meetings and workshops.
• Assist with testing and documenting digital tools.

Skills

Communication

Research

Organization

Procedures

Computer skills

Learning new tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in accredited program

Tools

AI-enabled tools

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

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

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.*

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 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.

At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation’s security and well‑being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource managers, retailers, the military, and many other stakeholders. UCAR - the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - manages NCAR on behalf of the National Science Foundation. We are a nonprofit consortium of more than 115 colleges and universities with research and training programs in Earth system science. We bring together the academic community and provide the operational management that are both essential to NCAR’s success. UCAR’s community programs, from educational resources to data delivery and other services, extend the reach and impact of NCAR’s world‑class research to the community and society. We seek talented people with diverse backgrounds, training, and skills to join us in our mission of science in service to society. Want to learn more? Visit ucar.edu.