What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Research Assistant: Urban/Rural Crime Trends position at Indiana University of Pennsylvania?
Position Summary & Description
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is seeking applications from self-motivated students who are capable of maintaining confidentiality in a professional environment. We are looking for students with initiative, who are detail oriented, proficient with computers, and reliable.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Other general office duties include but are not limited to:
- Data Analysis
- Research in Criminology and Economics
- Results presentation and communication
Position Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of economic and criminology theory
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and STATA
- Communication and Presentation Skills
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of economic and criminology theory
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and STATA
- Communication and Presentation Skills
The department is interested in candidates who have communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. Must be professional, reliable, and responsible.
Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s).
Essential Functions
The work of this position occurs in a typical office environment. Although infrequent, periods of heavy exertion may occur. Incumbent must have the following abilities:
- Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
- Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public
- Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment.
- Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
- Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing.
- Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
- Follow oral and written instructions
Special Instructions to Applicants
Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
