Economics Research Assistant 2627

Lookout Mountain, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Expected hours of work per week: 10-15

Work Location & Hours: Brock Hall during 8am and 5pm M-F

Purpose: To assist the professors in the department as they explore and express the preeminence of Christ in all things through their teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications for Position:

Sophomore Junior or Senior standing
Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
Adequate knowledge of methods of research
Strong reading and writing skills
Able to work independently
Strong character and integrity
Junior or Senior preferred
Economics major/minor preferred
Interest in economics and research preferred
Successful completion of ECO 301 and STA 254 preferred

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

Be available to work 10-15 hours per week in Brock Hall during 8am and 5pm M-F
Grade objective portions of exams quizzes reading assignments etc.
Carry out basic research for professors writing projects
Edit writing materials by professors
Tutor other students
Proctor exams quizzes etc. as needed
Photocopy essays books handouts etc. as needed
Revise/update previous exams quizzes notes etc.
Audit faculty supervisors courses as needed
Regularly report to the faculty supervisor

Skills that may be developed

Organizing and conducting the initial stages of research
Data entry and management
Data analysis
Time management
Tutoring
Professional communication with students faculty and outside organizations
Good proactive work habits

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

Career & Self-Development including

Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn.

Communication in the form of ....

Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.

Critical Thinking in the form of

Make decisions and solve problems using sound inclusive reasoning and judgment.
Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.

Leadership through

Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude

Professionalism by

Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self others and the organization.
Demonstrate dependability (e.g. report consistently for work or meetings).
Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations.
Have an attention to detail resulting in few if any errors in their work.
Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.

Teamwork including

Build strong positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.

Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)

The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

Do good work. (Service Diligence Faithfulness)
Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness Diligence Resourcefulness Enterprising Creative)
Be punctual. (Service Diligence Integrity Faithfulness)
Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness Enterprising and Creative)
Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity Faithfulness)
Attend chapel services at least once per week on average. (Integrity Faithfulness)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Expected hours of work per week: 10-15Work Location & Hours: Brock Hall during 8am and 5pm M-FPurpose: To assist the professors in the department as they explore and express the preeminence of Christ in all things through their teaching and scholarship.Qualifications for Position:Sophomore Junior or...