Graduate Hourly Assistant - Environmental and Occupational Health Services, MinER Center

Who: Environmental and Occupational Health Services, MinER Center

What:The EOHS Mining Education and Research (MinER) Center is seeking a graduate student to assist with coordination of program activities. The Graduate Student will work closely with the Principal Investigators on various project implementation tasks. This is a temporary assignment for the fall semester with a possible spring semester extension.

Hours Per Week: 20 hours/week (can be up to 40 hours/week)

Rate of pay: $26.43

Tentative Start Date: ASAP


Duties:

• Assist with organizing, setting up, and supporting conferences and webinars (both virtual and in-person). 
• Help coordinate various time-sensitive writing projects (e.g., manuscripts, grant applications). 
• Assist with preparation of IRB applications. 
• Assist with preparation of presentations. Assist with management of UIC Box documents/files. 
• Support the maintenance of the Center’s website, ensuring that content and evolving brand guidelines and standards remain current. 
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled graduate student at UIC. 
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, communications, public relations or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to coordinate people and resources.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications required. WordPress, video production, and Google Analytics experience a plus. 
• Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. 
• Superior skill in planning, organizing, and time management. 
• Skill in oral and written communication. 
• Knowledge of website content management preferred. 
• Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.

For fullest consideration, forward resume and cover letter to Ms. Rocio Prieto, rpriet2@uic.edu by Friday, July 27, 2020.