UROP Student Assistant

OVERVIEW

Job Title: UROP Student Assistant

Locations: St. Paul

Pay Rate: $17.70 – 19.00/hr

Hours: 20 hours/week. All hours must be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. Some scheduled hours must coincide with special events, with dates determined at the beginning of each term. 12-month position.

The UROP Student Assistant will work closely with their supervisor in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program & Excel! Research Scholars to support all aspects of the program’s functions, including planning, communication, and marketing.

Duties:

• Maintain work communication with supervisor in person and via Microsoft Teams.
• Update the UROP/Excel! OneStThomas site as needed. Maintain and build web photo directories of participating awardees.
• Represent UROP/Excel! in person at tabling and other events.
• Assist with application intake, data management, decision communication, and grant administration for UROP/Excel! programs.
• Assist in monitoring the UROP@stthomas.edu email inbox and create/send some communications on behalf of the program.
• Plan and execute on-campus marketing campaigns for programs, events, and fundraising. Launch off-campus marketing campaign and alumni outreach via the UROP LinkedIn page.
• Support selection, events, and supplementary advising for the current cohort of Excel! Scholars throughout the year.
• Create print and digital graphics, document layouts, and social media campaigns using Canva.
• Design and compile digital and print publication versions of semiannual Inquiry Poster Session Abstract Booklet.
• Assist with event planning and setup, including professional development activities for summer researchers throughout the summer.
• Perform information and data gathering projects as needed. Create reports for supervisor.
• Collaborate with Center for Student Achievement student interns as needed to promote program activities and successes.
• Work with supervisor to identify and launch special projects.
• Take minutes for Undergraduate Research Board meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Keep up with assigned tasks.
• Seek out and request additional training and help as needed.
• Represent UROP on campus as strongly as possible through clear communication and increasing familiarity with the program’s purpose and goals.
• Learn and use Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Qualtrics.

Transferable skills:

• Enhance and practice communication skills.
• Gain experience with event planning, programming, web content management, data management, and marketing.
• Request office, communication, and campus-related projects that fit your goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled and degree-seeking in a degree program at the University of St. Thomas. Graduate students strongly preferred.
• Understanding and knowledge of the following tools is helpful, but not required:
  • Content Management Systems
  • Qualtrics Survey Platform
  • Canva
  • Canvas learning management system
  • Other St. Thomas-based systems and processes for communication, service requests, and event planning.

Desired skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Attention to detail and motivation to improve work product and gain independence with feedback.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products, especially Word and Excel.
• Willing to learn and to explore new ideas and projects.
• Motivated to connect other St. Thomas students to opportunities.

Hiring preference will be given to students who can schedule work time at least 4 out of 5 week days during fall and spring semesters.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.