Temporary Hourly - Research Assistant, Jackson Mississippi
Temporary Hourly - Research Assistant, Jackson Mississippi
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .
Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) seeks applications for two (2) part-time (approx. 20 hours per week) temporary hourly positions to administer standardized assessments to preschool children. The assessments are part of a large multi-state early intervention project aiming to enhance young childrens math skills prior to kindergarten entry. This position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable child assessment skills and experience with standardized child measures. Paid training and certification on the assessment instruments will occur in July and August 2025. Assessments will be conducted in preschools located in or near Jackson Mississippi in August and September 2025. Successful applicants will be paid for their training practice certification time spend conducting assessments and other research activities.
Current and prospective graduate students in the Jackson MS area are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Attend a multi-day training in Reno NV and virtual subsequent practice sessions to learn the assessment instruments.
Demonstrate the ability to administer each instrument without error by completing a certification process.
Administer assessments to preschool children.
Daily review of data for recording accuracy.
Performing other research-related activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or B.A. in Human Development & Family Science Child Development Early Childhood Education Education Psychology or related field.
Ability to pass criminal background check.
Valid driver license.
Access to a personal vehicle for transportation to the preschool sites.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to California in mid-to-late July for training.
Must be available to work at least three mornings Monday through Friday per week from August through late September.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with preschool or elementary school children.
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 20
Approximate duration of position: July 2025-October 2025
Compensation Grade
Temporary Hourly Research
$30/hr
Contact Information
For questions or more information please email Dr. Lydia DeFlorio .
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Please note once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at .
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter - (required)
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
This posting is open until filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original land-grant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.
Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information please visitthe Universitys website.
University of Nevada Reno
Employment Type
Part-Time
