Undergraduate Research/Scholarly Activity Assistant

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. This position provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in research and scholarly activity across a variety of disciplines, including STEM, social sciences, healthcare, and the arts and humanities. Students who are hired for this position will work with a faculty mentor on a research or scholarly project that aligns with their interests, qualifications, and the needs of the project. Applicants will meet with an Experiential Learning Coordinator from the Experiential Learning Center to discuss their interests and experience and identify potential faculty mentors. The final hiring decision will be made by the faculty mentor.

Requirements

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.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to learn new skills, methods, and technologies

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