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Position Number: 5203849
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant

Job ID: 11841
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: The Diana Natalicio Institute

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Manages and coordinates systems and tech support activities in performing internal operations within the Diana Natalicio Institute. Provide support for the newly established Center for Evaluation Research and Synthesis, an NSF-funded project. The role will contribute to the goals and objectives of the project, including managing and maintaining data resources and products for the unit and working with partners across the country.

Essential Functions

Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data.

Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets.

Prepares or assists with preparing reports of research findings.

Assist with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects.

Assists with formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities.

Assists with authoring or editing technical reports and summary findings.

May assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications.

May trains users on the operation and data management of research equipment.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree Law with an emphasis on comparative Law.

and

Experience: No minimum experience required. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills. Strong analytical, technical, oral and writing skills in English and Spanish. Flexibility to travel from time to time across state and federal boundaries. Ability to interact with tact and discretion with all manner of stakeholders in the region, especially with research institutes, universities and other higher Education Institutions and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in law with specialization in US-Mexico legal frameworks and comparative systems in the US-Mexico context.

1 year of experience in conducting research projects associated with comparative legal systems.

Solid grounding in the political and legal structures which prevail in the PdN region.

Additional Information

Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success

The Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success was founded in 2021 to serve as a national resource that leads knowledge creation and partnerships to advance equitable postsecondary opportunity structures and systems. To enact this vision, the Institute (1) generates and disseminates research to strengthen institutional capacity for student success, (2) develops faculty, staff, and administrative leaders who are poised to transform higher education to become more culturally responsive to diverse communities, and (3) influences policies and programs that support Hispanic-Serving Institutions' roles in broadening educational opportunities for historically underrepresented students. The Institute works collaboratively to expand its partnership network, both internally and externally to UTEP, and seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to the larger purpose of the Institute as members of a growing team.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11841&PostingSeq=1