The University of North Georgia Hiring for Graduate Grant Research Assistant STEM-Education at UNG – Gainesville Full Time

Job Title: Graduate Grant Research Assistant STEM-Education
Location: UNG – Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 266444
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Grant Research Assistant STEM-Education in the Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis (IESA) department on the Gainesville campus. This role is part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant project, and the successful candidate will work closely with faculty members in an innovative and collaborative research environment. As a STEM-Education Grant Research Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the GEOPAths-IN NSF funded project (NSF Grant Project Number: 75190). In general, this role’s responsibilities include assisting faculty members with project-related tasks, assisting with literature reviews, contributing to data collection and analysis, and aiding in the preparation of reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outreach to high school STEM teachers.
• Assist with recruiting teachers for the summer workshop.
• Assist with the recruitment of high school students participating in summer shadowing and mentorship program.
• Provide administrative support associated with duties and discharge of other research related tasks, e.g., transcribing, developing data spreadsheets, facilitating the development of online surveys, developing unique identifiers, etc.
• Conduct literature reviews and compile relevant research materials.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comfortable using computers, web browsers, and software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google
• Committed to building and maintaining collaborative professional relationships.
• Reliable and responsible in conducting assigned duties.
• Familiarity with NSF GeoEd grants and STEM education research.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to use technology ethically to enhance efficiency, meet goals, and achieve tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred in Education, Geosciences, STEM.
• Enrolled in a graduate program required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with NSF- GEOPAths grant is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

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