Extra Help Research Assistant

Job no: 519241
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Mathematics Science and Technology

Job Summary

The Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST) is seeking strong student candidates to join their team. The successful candidate will be capable of working productively with diverse constituencies including the Center's Programming Team and Staff, Graduate Assistants, and University Faculty to implement programs and services supporting the best practices in the use of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at ISU and throughout the state.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide research assistance as needed, such as downloading research articles, data entry and organization of data.
• Provide assistance with event planning. Assemble course material, greet participants, and assist with setting up food.
• Other duties within these areas may be assigned as needed.
• As described above, this position offers experience in a variety of areas: administrative, event planning, and research.

Additional Information

The mission of CeMaST is to empower, conduct, and support STEM education and scholarship across the K - 16 continuum. CeMaST's Goals are aligned with Illinois State University's strategic plan, Educate, Connect, Elevate.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$16.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Outstanding speaking and writing skills
• Ability to do online research
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of professionalism
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in STEM and STEM Education
• Strong research skills
• Ability to read, summarize, and synthesize research relevant to teaching and learning
• Proofreading, copyediting, and/or manuscript editing experience

Work Hours

Between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday

Proposed Starting Date

August 2024

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened: 08/20/2024 01:15 PM CST
Application Closes: 08/23/2024 11:55 PM CST