FWSP Graduate Assistant - Food Waste RecoveryBroncho Bites
FWSP Graduate Assistant - Food Waste RecoveryBroncho Bites
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Position Overview
This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) Graduate Assistant (GA) position which will assist with collecting data on food waste related to the Broncho Bites food recovery program inputting the information into data tables and assisting with the creation of monthly grant reports. The GA will assist with publishing data calculating nutritional content of food collected and developing graphics and reports. Duties may also include collecting/overseeing the collection of food and compost from dining areas on campus and coordinating volunteers. The GA must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation (certification preferred such as ServSafe).
Hours per Week
- 10 hours per week (days/times flexible).
- May complete some work remotely.
College/Department Overview
Food Waste Recovery is a program involving Broncho Bites and campus composting efforts.
Department Specific Job Functions
- Each week collect data from food donation sites (e.g. Ayers Kitchen Central Station) and enter the information into MS Excel data tables on OneDrive.
- Pull up recipes from Ayers Kitchen for food products put into Broncho Bites refrigerator to input into nutrition analysis program.
- Assist with food collection from Ayers Kitchen.
- Assist with composting transport running machine at Howell Hall (training provided) emptying curing etc.
- Assist with getting permission for human research from the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Assist with scholarly dissemination of our food recovery data and findings (e.g. writing manuscripts for publishing creating posters for presentation at conferences).
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least halftime to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Halftime enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled fulltime to be eligible to work as a student employee. Fulltime enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact for more information.
FWSP Requirements
To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware the summer FWSP award is a separate application process and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information.
Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Classified as a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
- Able to become CITIcertified.
- Able to work with technology to input data and create graphics and reports.
- Able to use nutrition software for nutrient analysis of food.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA requirements may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Student
