Research Intern

Department: Campus President's Office

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Campus President

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req1056

Employment Type: Student

Vacancy Number: CUSTOM.VACANCY.NUMBER

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.June 3 - August 9 2019 (37.5 hours per week)

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Summary

In partnership with the Summer on the Cuyahoga Program, research assistants receive payment for hands-on research and mentoring experiences. Assists with the completion of all assignments and projects as directed.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Works with applicable campus departments to support the completion of assignments and projects
• Attends various student, staff and faculty meetings and workshops
• Effectively interacts as needed with both campus and College-wide departments
• Assists with miscellaneous administrative supports tasks as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
• Current College student with a minimum of Sophomore status

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
• Demonstrated experience in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs or Community Relations

Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;
carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note: This is a seasonal position from June 3rd through August 9th, 2019.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.