Student Worker

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the position of Student Worker III at the Sanford Center for Aging. This role is pivotal in supporting our research endeavors through program evaluation and data analysis.

Note: The selected candidate may be required to complete HIPAA training for handling sensitive health information and CITI training for responsible conduct of research.

Responsibilities:

Accurately input and review survey data, maintaining database integrity

Implement data cleaning techniques to ensure quality and reliability

Perform data analysis to extract meaningful insights

Assist the Evaluation Program Lead in data organization and reporting

Assist in manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications, including conducting literature searches and contributing to writing.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno as a graduate student

Candidate must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Candidate must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Candidate must have completed foundational graduate-level statistics or social science research methods courses (quantitative)

Candidate is proficient in database software, particularly SPSS and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in data cleaning, management, and analysis

Familiarity with survey software such as Qualtrics and Alchemer

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

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 the committee 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 – (optional)

Contact Information for Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. 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 member’s 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 driver's 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.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine