Graduate Hourly - Website Development

 

SEEKING A GRADUATE HOURLY EMPLOYEE

 

Dr. Mirza in the Department of Occupational Therapy is seeking to hire a graduate hourly employee on a grant funded by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).

 

Start Date & Length of Employment: 

The successful candidate will be hired at a graduate hourly position, starting September 15^th, 2022. Continued employment after fall semester of 2022 is contingent on job performance and availability of funds.

 

Salary/Hours:

The position will entail approximately 5-10 hours of work per week. The duration of employment is contingent on project needs. The hourly minimum is $28.96.

 

Tuition waiver:

There is no tuition or fee waiver associated with this position.

 

Project Description:

We have been funded by the SSRC to develop a Research Area Mapping Platform (Research AMP). A Research AMP site is a public-facing platform that addresses a topic of contemporary public concern from an interdisciplinary perspective. Specifically, we are working on developing a website to curate research and translate scholarship for public consumption on the topic of refugees and their psychosocial, health, and community integration needs.

 

Job Description:

We are seeking an hourly research assistant who can assist with the following activities. Note that these tasks can be performed in hybrid format i.e. they may be performed remotely with occasional in-person presence in the lab.

• Develop the wireframe of our website in accordance with Research-AMP guidelines
• Populate the website with content developed by the research team (e.g. research reviews, commentaries, policy briefs)
• Review and address accessibility features to ensure the website is accessible for users with disabilities
• Record and interpret web engagement metrics (e.g. time on page, traffic sources etc.)

 

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:

• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student at UIC
• Experience with website development and management
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Familiarity with PressForward and Zotero a plus
• Prior experience or interest in working on topics related to underserved communities and cultural minorities a plus

 

The student must be in good academic standing, and must successfully meet the requirements of the position.

 

To apply, please send a current CV and contact information for 2 professional references to  mmirza2@uic.edu by August 31

Graduate Research Assistant - Data Analytics / Records Management Specialist

Graduate Research Assistant – Data Analytics / Records Management Specialist

Facility Information Management (FIM)

Office of Planning, Sustainability & Project Management (PSPM)

Fall 2022

 

Office of Planning, Sustainability & Project Management is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant with prior experience in data analytics technologies. Data management in the context of records management experience, web design experience and graphic design skills are a plus.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementation of Meridian document/record management software (create and organize file metadata, upload files onto Meridian and review records for consistency, etc.)
• Update departmental SharePoint archives with facility, business, and risk management records and information
• Collaborate with PSPM leadership to develop a department-wide records disposal process in accordance with the University’s official record retention policies
• Maintain PSPM’s website and update PSPM’s internal intranet site with valuable news and information
• Develop, analyze, and visualize relevant departmental KPIs/metrics
• Help facilitate space studies and compile reports and surveys associated with teaching, research, public service and administrative functions
• Assist in other tasks such as printing, plotting, scanning and binding drawings and documents as requested, locating drawings in the digital archives and flat files for contractors and staff members, performing space audits as well as assisting other staff members and initiatives on as-needed basis.

 

Desired qualifications:

• Proficiency in coding and programming; classroom programming experience required
• Experience with SharePoint, PowerBI, and Macros
• Web design experience a plus
• Visualization Tool experience such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint
• InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD experience a plus
• Capable of incorporating feedback and direction quickly and efficiently
• Highly organized and extremely detail-oriented
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

 

Incoming Summer/Fall 2022 graduate students are strongly preferred. This position is a great opportunity for students to perform meaningful work and acquire substantial professional experience. For more information about our office, please visit https://pspm.uic.edu.

 

 

This position offers a full tuition waiver starting Spring 2023.

 

Interested candidates should email their resume to kmonahan@uic.edu with "Graduate Research Assistant – Data Analytics / Records Management Specialist" as the subject line.       

 

 

 

Additional details:

Majors: Computer Science, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, CUPPA, or another relevant STEM major

Hours per week: 20

Starting: November 2022

Open to students on the F1 visa

Prefer 1^st year graduate students

Intern Position - Magnificent Mile Association - Chicago

 Internship Position 

with The Magnificent Mile Association 

  

The Magnificent Mile® Association’s Planning and Advocacy Division is seeking interns to work on  various Urban Planning and Policy related projects. 

Work may include: 

o Assisting the Planning & Advocacy Division in updating and expanding the existing demographic,  employment, and economic overview of the Magnificent Mile District.  

o Assistance with the drafting and creation of brochures and information for members and the  public related to public art walks for tourists, signage regulations and ordinances involved with  uses of the public right-of-way. 

o Researching and assisting with various initiatives including building inventories, art and public  space inventories, regulations pertaining to uses of the public way, and funding sources for  specific initiatives including way-finding signage and creation of gateway markers. 

o Coordination of long-range physical planning proposals within the district, including open space,  streetscape plans and transportation related plans. 

o Creation of various charts and tables for reports and GIS maps. 

o Administrative support for the various planning committees and task forces related to the  Association. 

o Other duties/projects as assigned. 

Additional internship information: 

o A background in research and urban planning is required, as is the ability to work with diverse  groups of people.  

o Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS is required. 

o Experience with IMPLAN a plus. 

o Compensation: Unpaid but great opportunity to meet community leaders, planners,  architectures, developers, and property and business owners. 

o Provide a current resume and cover letter letting us know about yourself, what type of internship experience you are seeking and if this internship is for work experience or to fulfill a  graduation requirement. 

o HOURS PER WEEK: approx. 20 or sufficient to satisfy any program requirements. 

o Internship dates (Flexible): September 12, 2022 – December 23, 2022 

Contact person: 

 Ian M. Tobin, Director of Planning and Advocacy 

The Magnificent Mile Association 

625 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 401 

Chicago, IL 60611 

itobin@themagnificentmile.com