Undergraduate Research Assistant - Student Hourly

Position Overview

Job Description

• Aid in basic data organization and analysis (training provided).
• Edit and review transcripts for clarity and accuracy.
• Retrieve articles.
• Perform library research tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Create and edit educational video content using Camtasia or similar tools.
• Design social media graphics using Canva or similar tools.
• Create and edit documents.
• Transfer content from documents into a standardized PDF template.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as evidenced by application materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, as evidenced by application materials.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), as evidenced by application materials.
• Basic video editing skills (Camtasia preferred), as evidenced by application materials.
• Interest in learning data analysis techniques, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative thinker with initiative and a passion for education, as evidenced by application materials.
• Quick learner who can adapt to new tools and processes, as evidenced by application materials.
• Committed to the mission and values of the Life Span Institute and Project AI SCORE, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience with K-12 teaching (particularly special education) or research environments, as evidenced by application materials.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

• This is an hourly/non-exempt position.
• A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.