What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Pool position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
Temporary Research Pool
Applicant Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
* This pool is used for the as-needed purpose of hiring an employee for either part-time or full-time temporary employment. Whenever a department has a need for temporary research support, this pool will be reviewed to obtain potential candidates. Applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring officials to arrange an interview, if qualified.
* Applicants in this pool will remain active until 6/30/2026. If you have continued interest in temporary employment beyond that time, you will need to reapply for the next available temporary pool.
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
* Applicants in this pool will remain active until 6/30/2026. If you have continued interest in temporary employment beyond that time, you will need to reapply for the next available temporary pool.
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
Posting Specific Questions
General Information
| Position Number | STMP15 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Temporary Research Pool |
| Division | Business Affairs |
| Department | Human Resources (Adm) |
| Work Unit | All departments |
| Work Location | Campus Wide |
| Vacancy Open To | All Candidates |
| Position Designation | Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type | Temporary - Full-time |
| Hours per week | 20 |
| Work Schedule | Normal hours are between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday but may work early morning / weekend / evening hours as may be necessary depending on departmental needs. |
| Pay Rate | $15.00 an hour or higher |
| Minimum Experience/Education | * Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work * Bachelor's degree or higher preferred |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | * Assist or conduct research as required by the department. * General knowledge, skill and understanding to perform standard duties related to the research. Knowledge and skills to use instrumentation and equipment. * Ability to observe, collect and record a variety of data. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | * Responsibilities may include: conducting experiments, collecting and summarizing data, and providing proper laboratory/study subject care. * Duties will vary by departmental needs. |
| Other Work/Responsibilities | * Excellent oral and written communications skills, combined with a strong customer service orientation are essential. * Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. * Other duties and responsibilities based on departmental needs |
| Necessary Licenses or Certifications | |
| Proposed Hire Date | |
| Contact Information | |
| Expected Length of Assignment | To be determined based on departmental needs |
| Posting Open Date | 04/01/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | 06/30/2026 |
| Special Notes to Applicants | * This pool is used for the as-needed purpose of hiring an employee for either part-time or full-time temporary employment. Whenever a department has a need for temporary research support, this pool will be reviewed to obtain potential candidates. Applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring officials to arrange an interview, if qualified. * Applicants in this pool will remain active until 6/30/2026. If you have continued interest in temporary employment beyond that time, you will need to reapply for the next available temporary pool. *Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
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Where did you learn about this posting?
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Do you have prior experience in Institutional Research in the private, public or educational sector?
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Do you have professional experience in research support activities, such as data collection, data entry, and testing?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have professional experience planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating social/clinical research? If yes, please explain your experience.
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Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
- Other Document
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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