Nova Southeastern University Dania , FL 33487
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About Us:
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Essential Job Functions: 1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities; collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples or research data; performs a variety of tests, using routine and/or special techniques and methods.
2.As part of a team, and independently, leads and contributes to fieldwork across Florida's Coral Reefs and US Caribbean, with durations of 1 day to two plus weeks away from Fort Lauderdale.
3.Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas.
4.Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
5.Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies.
6.Provides and maintains a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
7.Completes special projects as assigned.
8.Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1.English Language
Skills:
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Critical Thinking
4.Active Learning
5.Judgment and Decision Making
6.Speaking
Abilities:
1.Inductive Reasoning
2.Information Ordering
3.Selective Attention
4.Category Flexibility
5.Deductive Reasoning
Physical Requirements:
1.Near Vision
2.Speech Clarity
3.Speech Recognition
4.May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
5.May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
6.Must be physically capable of handling dive and field equipment weighing up to 30 lbs
7.Must be physically able to spend significant time working underwater and with dive kit on
Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Must obtain a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card
2.SCUBA certification (Advanced level of higher, minimum 30 dives).
3.Must obtain AAUS certification within three (3) months of hire.
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required): Required Experience: Preferred Qualifications: Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
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