Student Weather Lab Manager
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
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Job Summary
60% MACH Computer Lab Oversight
- Oversees the MACH computer lab ensuring that computers and printers are functioning properly and that any issues are reported to system administrators.
40% Meteorological Observations Management
- Responsible for ensuring that all cooperative meteorological observations are taken daily in the morning on campus and reported to the National Weather Service.
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
Daily 1-2 hours in the morning. Including weekends
Contact Information to Applicants
David Rahn
- Must be able to read weather instruments as indicated in application materials.
- Completed ATMO 105 and is pursuing an atmospheric science degree as indicated in application materials.
The Weather Lab Manager is responsible for supporting meteorological data collection and maintaining technical operations within the Department. This role ensures that daily cooperative weather observations are accurately recorded and reported to the National Weather Service from the campus observation site. Additionally the manager oversees the MACH computer lab ensuring that all computers and printers are functioning properly and that any technical issues are promptly communicated to system position plays a key role in maintaining the reliability of both scientific data and computing resources.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
