What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Field/Research Assistant position at University of Georgia?
| Posting Number | G/R01015P |
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| Working Title | Temporary Field/Research Assistant |
| Department | CAES-Plant Path Rsch Coastal |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
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| Employment Type | Employee |
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| Anticipated Start Date | 03/25/2019 |
| Posting Date | 02/18/2019 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Tifton Area |
| EOO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. |
| USG Core Values Statement | The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Maintaining farm appearance - mowing, weed control, picking up trash |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with farm duties - land prep, irrigation set up, collect soil samples, assist with different trial projects as needed |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with repairs and maintenance on irrigation, farm machinery, buildings, & farm vehicles |
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| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist in cleaning farm office, farm shop floors, bathrooms, etc. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with all computer operations - data entry, word documents, inventory |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
