Student Research Assistant (QEP)

Job TitleStudent Research Assistant (QEP) Agency Texas A&M International University Department QEP - LEARN Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description Job Summary LEARN is TAMIU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a campus-wide initiative focusing on experiential learning. Through this Student Research Assistant position, students will engage in hands-on learning by working under the guidance of a faculty mentor. They will aid faculty in their research projects while developing critical thinking and research skills. Student research assistants will enhance their professional and personal development while working on projects that have both academic and social impact. Their role is to assist a faculty member in carrying out the facultys particular research project and support their work through quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, performing literature reviews, assisting with surveys, and other research tasks. Essential duties and responsibilities Perform academic research under the direction of a faculty member. Assist with data collection (surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups) and literature reviews; Perform data entry, data cleaning, and quality assurance tasks; Assist with basic quantitative and qualitative analysis; Prepare charts and tables; Present their research experience at the LEARN Expo. Submit semester progress reports, surveys, and attend select workshops. This document represents the primary duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Must be an undergraduate student. Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester. Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students. Must meet all other requirements stated in TAMIUs Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP). Recommendation letter from the faculty mentor with whom the student will be working. Letter must include the following information: Description of faculty research project Description of student research assistants contributions to project/list of tasks Student research assistant learning outcome or skill development as a result of working on this faculty-led project. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in the use of personal computer workstations with common software applications. Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines. Outstanding customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Problem analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn and use multiple software programs. Other Requirements Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular attendance schedule on campus and in the workplace. Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with the class schedule. Promptly complete all required training. Submit time sheet biweekly. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Position is subject to 15 weeks. Progress reports and surveys must be completed. Presentation at the LEARN Expo is required. Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 15 hours weekly for 10-15 weeks All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment. There are a number of advantages to accepting a student employment position on campus: · It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee. · Its a short commute to work. · Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule. Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you! To be eligible for Student Employment: Undergraduate Students · Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses. · International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Graduate Students: · Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. · International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation. Federal and State Work Study positions It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.