Student Assistant I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide fundamental research, administrative, and program assistance to the UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership.

• Perform basic literature reviews, web searches, and document investigations on designated ocean-related subjects.

• Gather, arrange, and summarize data from scientific, governmental, organizational, and various other sources.

• Compile information for briefing documents, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other program deliverables.

• Enter, organize, update, and maintain information related to programs, stakeholders, contacts, sources, and projects.

• Assist with fundamental data collection, organization, and quality assurance checks.

• Support research efforts on ocean observing initiatives, emerging technologies, economic and societal advantages, and COL priorities.

• Aid in the preparation of meetings and workshops, including research, participant information, materials, note-taking, and follow-up documentation.

• Assist in testing and documenting digital tools, including AI-driven research and productivity applications.

• Carry out basic administrative and program-support tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled, or planning to enroll in the next regular session, in an accredited secondary, postsecondary, college, university, or an approved trade-school program with a Certificate or Approval from the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Capability to conduct basic internet, literature, and document research.

• Proficient in organizing information clearly and accurately.

• Ability to adhere to established procedures along with written or verbal instructions.

• Basic proficiency in computer and web applications.

• Willingness to learn and utilize new software and digital tools.

• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.

• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.

• Compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements.

• Required application materials: Resume and Questionnaire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote option available.

• Hiring hourly rate of $23.29/hr.

• No relocation assistance.

• No visa sponsorship.

• Background checks conducted for candidates selected for hire.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• AI tools permitted in job applications, with a recommendation to primarily submit original work.