Job Description: Graduate Assistant for Transform UDM! (ADVANCE) Research Project
Main Role: To support interdisciplinary research team in the completion of various research-oriented
duties pertaining to the TRANSFORM UDM! (ADVANCE) – An NSF funded research project examining (in
general) the faculty workplace climate and, more specifically, the needs of STEM women faculty here at
UDM.
Task Matrix
Duties & Responsibilities
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Communication
Data Analysis
NetWalking
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Report to co-PI Dr. Slowik to coordinate and execute ongoing
project data analyses
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Support project team with the planning, promotion, and
coordination of NetWalking project/events
Maintain accurate NetWalking records (liability waivers,
attendance, promotional materials, other metrics as
requested/required)
Serve as webpage Administrator to perform general webpage
maintenance (research/other updates as directed)
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Webpage
Documentation &
Recordkeeping
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Other
Maintain open lines of communication with entire project team
via email/attendance of weekly team meetings to report task
progress/coordinate team efforts
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Other
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Occasional meetings
with stakeholder groups
and project events
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Compose tables/charts
(when appropriate) to
clearly communicate
findings to project team
& key stakeholders
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Attendance of
NetWalking events
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Occasional contact with
UDM Tech. faculty &
Webpage Admin.
Maintain accurate and organized records of work outputs (e.g.
charts, tables)
Establish and maintain thorough familiarity and understanding
with project dataset(s), scales, items, and other components
related to UDM Faculty Work Experience Survey and
completed data analyses thereof
Self-reporting/submission of work timesheet
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism regarding
the handling of all data/dataset(s) and research findings
Choose and order participant incentives and maintain accurate
records/receipts (when applicable)
Occasional creation of project forms, promotional materials,
other team project duties
Required Core Competencies
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Strong communication skills and familiarity/competence with relevant technology (e.g. MS Office
Suite, SPSS, Survey Monkey, WordPress)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Equally effective both as a team member and autonomously
Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to standing responsibilities/ desire to absorb new responsibilities
Reliable follow-through on all directives
Strong ethical awareness and decision-making ability
If interested in applying:
DEADLINE:
Please submit a resume and a short note (100 words max) explaining why you would be the best person
for the job. Send to Dr. Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at kzoster@sbcglobal.net