Graduate Research Assistant

Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date //9 Posting Date //9 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. Duties/Responsibilities Position Details Position Information Classification Title Graduate Research Assistant (EX) FLSA UGA Job Code FTE 0. Minimum Qualifications Position Summary The person needs experience in qualitative research, particularly in transcribing survey questionnaire questions that have been registered in video or audiotape in Spanish into an English document, at the same time helping with coding the responses in a spreadsheet for further analysis. This person has to be able to understand the Spanish from the rural areas of Latin America and to be sensitive to questions dealing with nature conservation and sustainability. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Experience in qualitative research, particularly in transcribing survey questionnaire questions that have been registered in video or audiotape in Spanish into an English document. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Understanding of the Spanish language from the rural areas of Latin America Physical Demands Standard for an office environment. Is this a Position of Trust? Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone