Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Research and Teaching Assistant

Student Employee position within the Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics (LEAP), primarily assisting with teaching and secondarily with research.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Assist the Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP) with the following duties:

• Classroom support: Drafting and proofing quizzes and tests; copying quizzes and tests; proctoring quizzes and tests; aiding with online materials, including quizzes and tests.
• Event support: Copying; creating flyers; creating name tags or name tents.
• Research support: Internet and library research; enter research data into computer programs; transcribing interviews with public figures or authors. Topics will be provided, and you may choose those that most interest you.
• LEAP Center support: Website maintenance; bulletin board maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year, including summers.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Excel, Word, Publisher, Photoshop, and research databases.
• Must be dependable and punctual in reporting to work and meetings, and dress in accordance with the LEAP Center dress code.
• Adhere to all LEAP Center policies and procedures and know all emergency policies and procedures.
• Must be currently enrolled and have a minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA.

Pay

$8.50 per hour

Contact: Jean Loveall, CHSS Room 478, jal072@shsu.edu, 936-294-4845