Graduate Program Assistant - Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry
Reporting to the institutional Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, the graduate program assistant will provide support in coordinating campus-wide undergraduate research activities and initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports students currently engaged in undergraduate research with enhanced support and resources
• Assists in marketing and promoting undergraduate research activities to VCU students (both summer and academic year opportunities)
• Supports students seeking undergraduate research opportunities, including conducting informational meetings, distributing promotional materials, facilitating open houses, and providing workshops with students, faculty, and staff on UROP-related issues.
• Advises potential student applicants and faculty mentors
• Assists with Federal Work Study Research Assistantship recruitment and onboarding process (in coordination with Coordinator)
• Facilitates UROP award announcements for all undergraduate research programs
• Assists with planning and coordination of Annual Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an undergraduate researcher
• Experience mentoring and/or advising undergraduate students
• Strong writing, public speaking, and student engagement skills
• Interest in academic program management and coordination
• Previous or current research experience

Position Details
Department: Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost
Employment Type: G9 - Graduate Assistant 9
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 0.5
Salary: $17,500