Posting Details
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Working Title
Research Assistant

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC and/or remote/hybrid

Position Number
N53556

Department
Res Inst Energy, Environ & Economic - 230000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to professionally represent the program/department
• Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails
• As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member team
• Ability to be organized

License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions

Serve as Research Assistant on research projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities include:

• Desk research, including utilizing library resources, internet, etc.
• Assistance with writing tasks, including reports and funding proposals
• Occasional field visits and meetings with collaborators

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should possess or be currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher from an appropriately accredited institution.
Work Schedule/Hours

Varies
Number of Hours Per Week
Varies

Number of Months Per Year
3

Mandatory Staff
No

Physical Demands of Position

Typical office environment
Hiring Range
$20-25/hr
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/10/2024

Closing Date
06/10/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Applicant Pool Preference
Internal (Campus-Wide-Does not go out on Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/45762

Posting Number
201500882P