REU Student Assistant
Posting Details
Position Details
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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 02/04/2024 Posting Date 01/17/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
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
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.375 Minimum Qualifications 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.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position 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 Information
Recruitment Contact
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 hamida@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
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