International Studies/Political Science -Research/Professor Assistant 25/26

This position is for the full academic year.

THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS.

Expected hours of work per week: 5-10

Expected location and times where work will be performed: Brock Hall 223 / 8-4:30

Qualifications for Position:

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• International Studies or Political Science major
• 3.0 GPA
• Adequate knowledge of research methods
• Ability to work independently
• Strong personal integrity and work ethic
• Interest in a research-related career preferred
• Strong language skills preferred

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

• General course assistance across POL & INS courses
• Research assistance for professors
• Departmental administrative/clerical tasks
• Organization of events for POL & INS majors & minors
• Tutoring as needed

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

• Career & Self-Development including...Showing initiative.
• Communication in the form of ....Being clear in communication.
• Critical Thinking in the form of ....Making good decisions.
• Global Literacy displayed by ....Learning things about the world relevant to your job.
• Leadership through ....Doing a good job.
• Professionalism by ....Be present and prepared.
• Teamwork including ....Working well with others.
• Technology ....Using effectively as needed for your job.

Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values)

The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

• Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly