RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - CHS/CIT

Job Summary

Seeking a part-time research assistant to join a CIT/CHS funded research project aiming to modify ride-on battery-powered cars for children with disabilities. The project will explore the impact of this project on students' perspectives, faculty and student involvement, and the influence of community support on families.

Responsibilities*

• Adapt the ride-on battery-powered cars and other related toys
• Organize the lab's resources
• Schedule and attend meetings
• Document the activities
• Assist with qualitative data analysis
• Other associated tasks

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Advanced organization skills
• Comfortable interacting with children, educators, and subject matter experts
• Willingness to learn new tasks

Desired Qualifications*

Teamwork, communication and time management skills.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - CHS/CIT

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Flint Campus

Hybrid

Part-Time

Temporary

Nonexempt

Flint Cit

Flint Software Engineering

1/28/2025 - 3/14/2025

$15.00 - $15.00

Temporary Job Opening