Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is Hiring a Research Assistant - Geography & Anthropology #570831656 Near Pomona, CA
Description Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY SUMMARY : currently searching for two Part-Time Graduate Student Assistant to work in the "Supporting business preparation for future shocks: international cases to understand how recovery programs can facilitate adaptation" Grant, under the supervision of Dr. Sahar Derakhshan, Co-Principal Investigator. ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Pepsi Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety): The part-time student assistants will help with interviews and disseminating the surveys to businesses in Los Angeles County. The assistants will participate in the analysis of the materials and get a chance to publish the work. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a Cal Poly Student or recent graduate
Bachelor's degree in Geography or Anthropology or related field
Excellent English verbal communication and writing skills
Responsible and dependable
Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, staff, and high-level administrators
Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative
Preferred Experience with performing interviews and qualitative analysis Knowledge of business types and disaster recovery Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.