FirePoint Program Student Assistant

FirePoint Program Student Assistant

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Department

FirePoint Innovations

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$15 - 19 per hour

Work Schedule

Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen".

Job Story

FirePoint Innovations is looking for a Program Student Assistant.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

Assisting in tracking company engagement information and recording notes on detailed discovery calls.

Supporting efforts in identifying relevant funding opportunities, solicitations, and challenges for qualified companies we engage with.

Dedicated assistance to support event coordination.

Updating and populating the Ecosystem calendar with ongoing statewide events for team/partner awareness (Encountering Innovation, Fuse Ventures, etc.).

Assisting with research efforts and coordination of the Kansas Defense Coalition.

Providing additional support for table/booth presence at local tradeshows, events, and conferences.

Contributing to Tasker Projects, particularly those involving data population as assigned by ARI.

Researching and identifying companies that align with our Transition Programs.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Ideal Candidate Majoring in:

Business, Management, Entrepreneurship

Communications, Marketing, or PR

MIS, Data Analytics, or IT

Engineering or STEM fields

Must have reliable transportation - Most work will be done from Groover Labs

Preferred Qualifications

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets

Able to research and summarize information

Organized, proactive, and able to work independently

Interest in innovation, defense, technology, or government programs is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.