Research Assistant Intern
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Research Assistant Intern
Center for Business and Economic Insight
UWSP School of Business and Economics
Accountability:
Reports to the Director of the Center for Business and Economic Insight and provide broad support for the Centers activities including the creation of reports and organization of public presentations.
Scope of Responsibility:
The Research Assistant Intern is responsible for collecting data making tables and helping construct the bi-annual reports for the Center for Business and Economic Insight. The Research Assistant is also involved in the marketing organization and execution of the two corresponding bi-annual breakfast presentations.
Specific Duties:
- Creates a calendar of tasks in first week of the semester that lists the tasks and their timing for the semester.
- Updates release date schedules for different economic indicators.
- Maintains consistent work schedule based on above.
- Collects economic indicator data and organizes the data in tables using Excel.
- Responsible for formatting PowerPoint presentations for breakfast meetings.
- Updates and maintains the bulletin board outside the office with the latest blogs reports and columns from the CBEI.
- Proofread reports articles and blogs to check for errors before publication.
- Works closely with the publication designer on cover and formatting ideas for upcoming publications.
- Works with breakfast meeting sites United Mailing Service and Printing & Design in organizing events and publications and marketing.
- Mentors and trains new research assistants in second year
- Create and implement new ideas that improve the CBEI
Skills/Requirements:
- Requires a solid understanding of Excel and ability to format tables and record data.
- Strong understanding of PowerPoint and ability to format PowerPoint presentations.
- Excellent word processing skills using Windows Word.
- Requires strong organizational skills and can reliably complete tasks on a timely basis.
- Requires excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in interacting with CBEI chief analyst CBEI publication designer special report authors and vendors.
- Must be a good team player and be willing and able to mentor and train new research assistants in their second year.
- Must be creative and innovative and willing to contribute new ideas that improve the quality of work performed at the CBEI especially in the second year.
Student Learning/Internship Outcomes:
- Develop organizational and time management skills in planning for and completing tasks on a timely basis.
- Increase skills in organizing and presenting data using Excel
- Improve formatting skills in using PowerPoint
- Develop skills in mentoring training and supervising new research assistants.
- Improve written and communication skills through experiences interacting with CBEI staff contributors and vendors.
- Exercise creativity in making novel contributions that improve CBEI quality and performance.
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Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .
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An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
