CAS Research – 2021-22 Student Assistant

CAS Research
– 2021-22 Student AssistantApply now (c4.pageuppeople.com/apply/751/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=517399&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 517399Classification:Student Assistant CGrade:Student CWork type: Student EmployeeAdministrative Unit:University of Alaska AnchorageSchool/Business unit:UAA College of Arts & SciencesLocation: AnchorageCategories: Office/Clerical, Research/Science/GrantsPosition Summary:The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for its student employee pool to work with CAS faculty researchers.

Successful applicants’ duties may include the following: field and/or laboratory and/or other assistance with research projects.

Assignments may require short turn-around time between issuance and completion of tasks with general or minimal supervision.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Must be completely dependable and be able to work independently after training.

For some positions, the successful candidate must have some knowledge of laboratory procedures.

Successful applicants will work on an as needed basis during the academic year and/or summer for a faculty member or faculty members with active research projects.Duties:KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Duties generally are routine in nature and decision-making is limited (e.g., may make routine decisions about assigned work in absence of immediate supervision.)May require some previous training, experience and/or knowledge.Good communication skills.TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:NoneREQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:Required experience varies:Student Assistant 1: Ability to work under general or intermittent supervision.

Duties are varied and require some independent judgment.

Some college level or comparable experience may be necessary.Student Assistant 2: Ability to work under general direction.

Duties require considerable knowledge and skills such as computer, research, or translation skills.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.

Ability to assist faculty member with research, writing or assisting in writing technical reports; assisting in complex technical aspects of research projects.ALL LEVELS require attention to detail and timeliness in completion of assigned tasks.

Requires effective and timely communication skills.Minimum hourly rate varies:Student Assistant 1: $10.34 per hourStudent Assistant 2: $10.50 per hourTo be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:a.

Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; orb.

Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; andc.

Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee.d.

Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.e.

An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.Please attach the following documents to your application: 1) resume; 2) list of three professional references, with contact information; 3) cover letter.NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax.

A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will requirethe withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load).

While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.Affirmative Action Statement:UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscriminationAt-Will:Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.Background Check:The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Public Disclosure Statement:Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.Training Policy:It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.Contact Information:If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.*Add required text for specific employee class here (Required Text for UA Job Postings (oogle.com/document/d/1JLUeS9jog0GhyQ4TXc4Ysa-4lxQfo0ZlxSrKC1D8Wbw/edit?usp=sharing) ):Reasonable Accommodation Statement:The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.Affirmative Action Statement:UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscriminationBackground Check:The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Public Disclosure Statement:Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.Training Policy:It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.Contact Information:If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.Advertised: 21 Jul 2021 Alaskan Daylight TimeApplications close: 30 Jun 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time