University Of Georgia Athens , GA 30602
Posted 2 weeks ago
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
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