Position Overview
Graduate research assistants are students who, in the course of their academic training, are employed in part-time or temporary research positions, where the student's academic training is based in part on the research performed. All duties and services of graduate research assistants are to be carried out under the supervision and direction of faculty or administration. These duties may include assisting a faculty member in descriptive, exploratory or experimental research; publication activities, data collection, data management and/or data analysis.
Hours per Week
- Up to 25 hours per week, maximum, during fall and spring semesters.
- Up to 35 hours per week, maximum, during summer semesters.
- Testing Services is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm.
College/Department Overview
Testing Services is committed to providing exceptional, accessible and comprehensive testing for the University of Central Oklahoma. All tests are administered under standardized conditions that are efficient, fair, and secure. Our testing center maintains and adheres to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines. In addition, we are dedicated to providing alternatives to on-campus course work that will assist students with their educational goals.
Department Specific Job Functions
The graduate research position will assist and support the Enrollment and Student Success Testing Services staff by performing computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting. Duties such as proctoring high-stakes examinations, processing exam materials, making copies, answering phones, taking messages, typing letters, greeting visitors, data entry, filing, scanning documents, office errands, answering questions, assisting the reception area, providing customer service to students, faculty and staff. Responsibilities also include other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Classified as a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Basic knowledge of office equipment is preferred (copier, fax, scanner, etc.).
- Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Efficiency to research data on the Internet as needed.
- Honor the importance of confidentiality with office matters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Special Instructions for Applicants
In order to be considered, you must submit a resume as well as a copy of your class schedule.
