Student Employee-Political Science-Research Assistant
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Requisition: 202500363ST
Title: Student Employee-Political Science-Research Assistant
Employee Class: Student Employee
College Work Study Position: No
Department: Dept of Political Science
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week: 10
Hiring Rate: $12/hour
Nature & Purpose of Position: This project aims to understand volunteer management of disaster relief nonprofit organizations. Students are expected to finish the following tasks:
Collect necessary information for volunteer managers and make phone calls as needed.
Clean and organize interview transcripts.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to report on the progress of research activities.
Assist with other research-related tasks as needed.
Other Requirements for the Position: Work hours and schedule may vary each week, but the student is expected to work 10 hours per week and meet with the supervisor on a weekly basis.
Students should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, show patience when review interview transcripts, and consistently dedicate effort to the project within the set timeframe.
Open Date: 09/10/2025
Contact Name & Title: Kristin Trojacek
Contact Phone: 936.294.1461
Contact Email: kek014@shsu.edu
EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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- Location:
- Huntsville, TX, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime