Research Assistant
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Job Description
Position Title:
Research AssistantPosition Type:
RegularHiring Range:
Pay Frequency:
HourlyPosition Purpose
The Jesuit School of Theology located in Berkeley California is a graduate school of Santa Clara University. As one of only two Jesuit theological centers in the United States it is specifically committed to the preparation of Jesuits and others for ordination to the Roman Catholic priesthood the preparation of men and women for varied forms of ministry in the church the advancement of theology through scholarly contributions to academy church and society and the theological spiritual and personal renewal of those already engaged in ministry. It does this in the ecumenical and interfaith context of the eightmember Graduate Theological Union and the adjacent University of California at Berkeley.
Research Assistants provide valuable support for professors researching specific topics whether for archival
publication or teaching purposes. Occasionally they may assist professors in preparing media materials for
instruction.
Assist faculty member with
Library research note taking summarizing of content
Proofreading and basic editing
Filing
Copy textbooks articles for faculty
Create and deliver papers and flyers for various events
Generate expense forms and prepare expense forms (with receipts) for Business Office
Copy and deliver documents related to academic affairs including: course forms evaluation forms comprehensive exams
Website updating
Other duties as assigned
Provides Work Direction
N/A
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities education and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended the California Fair Employment & Housing Act and all other applicable lawsSCUprovides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill experience education or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Knowledge
Familiarity with basic theological concepts
Familiarity with academic research citation programs and academic journals
Knowledge of Santa Clara University the Jesuit School of Theology and the Graduate Theological Union is preferred.
Commitment to the mission values and goals of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University.
Skills
Proofreading and basic editing
Abilities
Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Capacity to arrive for scheduled work hours promptly
Education and/or Experience
Must be a student at the Jesuit School of Theology or at one of the member schools of theGTU.
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.Information about Title IX can be found at can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at. The report includes the type of crime venue and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources andand request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone ator by email at
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Employment Type
Part-Time
