Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Project Assistant

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota offers a part-time, non-benefited student position that provides undergraduates with hands-on experience in research across STEM, social sciences, health care, and the arts. You will work with a faculty mentor on a project aligned with your interests and qualifications, while meeting with an Experiential Learning Coordinator to identify potential mentors.

Final hiring decisions are made by the faculty mentor after reviewing your experience and interests.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student
• Completion of all annual training required by Human Resources
• Completion of required meetings with Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Experiential Learning Center
• Completion of required Experiential Learning meetings and self‑assessments
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supporting faculty-led research or creative scholarly projects
• Collecting, organizing, and/or analyzing research data, samples, or materials
• Conducting literature reviews and assisting with interviews, observations, surveys, or experiments
• Organizing research notes, files, reports, and other project materials
• Contributing to scholarly papers, presentations, reports, exhibits, or performances
• Creating and maintaining online or digital project resources
• Attending project meetings, seminars, and related scholarly events
• Developing original creative work and explore concepts, materials, and techniques
• Handling confidential information and complete related clerical or administrative tasks
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Learning new skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

University of North Dakota offers a part-time, non-benefited student position that provides undergraduates with hands-on experience in research across STEM, social sciences, health care, and the arts. You will work with a faculty mentor on a project aligned with your interests and qualifications, while meeting with an Experiential Learning Coordinator to identify potential mentors.

Final hiring decisions are made by the faculty mentor after reviewing your experience and interests.