DescriptionThe Part-time Research Administrative Support Specialist will report to the COE Tenure Track Faculty member.  The specialist will assist with obtaining materials for manuscript development.  The Research Administrative Support Specialist identifies articles, documents, best practices information and current research in areas pertinent to the Faculty member’s research.  The candidate will compile and organize documents according to the faculty member’s priorities. The candidate will review and synthesize articles and documents, vet materials, etc., with faculty member. The Administrative Support Specialist will participate in calls and communicate via email when necessary. The Administrative Support Specialist will compile and check to assure that all electronic links are current and operating. The Administrative Support Specialist will assure that all data are from reliable sources. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:Two (2) years of experience related to research and database management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
Required Skills & Abilities:*Excellent written and oral communication skills*Strong research skills; ability to identify quality research*Excellent computer skills*Ability to effectively use a complex data system*Strong time management skills*Ability to function as a part of a team
Preferred:*Some college studies.  

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Primary Location: Location OUTSIDE of PA
Job: Staff
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular