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Research Aide and Office Assistant [CR]
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Job ID 5658
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer Political Science
Date Posted Jul 31, 2024
Category Administrative/Research
Job Description

The Department of Political Science is looking for a Federal Work-Study student or students who can provide support for faculty in their research and service.  The student/students hired for this position would help with work that entails a little more substantive work than just copying and sorting papers.

The student or students would also help staff and faculty in the Department of Political Science as necessary in daily operations.

Responsibilities associated with the position include but are not limited to:

  • Assist faculty with research projects such as data collection and coding, literature reviews, and data analysis.
  • Proofreading various written projects
  • Assist department with social media outreach
  • Assist with website review and updates
  • Delivery to other campus offices and departments
  • Routine copying and scanning of projects
  • Cover desks or workstations during personnel breaks and meetings
  • Answer phones, and take messages
  • Make sure office machines have paper and other supplies as needed
  • Distribute mail
  • Escorting visitors as needed to other departments or campus locations
  • Assist with filing, cleaning out files as needed, and preparing offices for new faculty.  Some heavy lifting may be required.

Schedule:  10-20 hours per week during regular office hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The student or students hired for this position may be allowed to work remotely when the research duties can be performed from another location.

Job Requirements

Qualifications Specific to the Position:

  • Descretion and ability to respect confidentiality required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Dependability
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills are a must

Preference is given to a Political Science Major.

Evaluation Procedure

Open communication between student worker and supervisors will be used.  Scheduled meeting with various members of the faculty and staff as needed when projects are changed so that everyone is one the same page.

Available Openings 1
Hours 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour, 15.00
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Dianna Marie Beeler
Contact Email beelerd@utk.edu
Work Location 1001 McClung Tower 1115 Volunteer Blvd. Knoxville TN 37996-0450
Phone 865-974-2261
Fax 865-974-0737
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