Continuing Student Temporary Assistant

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Not Graded

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Continuing Student Temporary Assistant is for recent UA graduates or students temporarily ineligible for student employment (due to enrolment, etc.) who are continuing the work of their student role at the University for a short-term assignment (less than one year). Performs various duties with some variety and complexity for a college or department in support of a program, project, event or other sponsored activity.

Additional Department Summary: This position will work with Dr. Sean Amini within the Mechanical Engineering department in support of his ongoing research.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Some UA student employment experience performing the same work for the department.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct experimental work. Ability to work on a personal computer including Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to follow directions. Ability to perform laboratory tasks under direct supervision of a faculty mentor.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD degree in Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science, or a related field.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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