Florida Gulf Coast University's vision is to be a premier comprehensive university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment. Under the supervision of a regular faculty member conducting the research project, the Student Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the faculty member in a variety of non-administrative tasks which may include preparing resources, equipment, materials for the research, and documenting results in support of the research activities.
Job Description
Typical duties include but not limited to:
Research and collects data through complex techniques and procedures, library research, structured interviews or other project specific methodology.
Interprets, synthesizes and analyzes data.
Schedules, organizes and reports on status of research activities.
Plans and modifies research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment or software management.
Writes and edits materials for publication and presentation.
Meets with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant’s performance.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Current enrollment as a student at FGCU throughout the appointment.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
This position may be subject to additional screening per Florida Statute 1010.35.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.
Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solves technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research.
Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology and logical critical analysis. Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
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Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Publicationsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Statutory Lawsunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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