Student Assistant - Supporting Grant Proposal

Job Title: Student Assistant - Supporting Grant Proposal

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 294232

The Student Assistant(s) will be conducting preliminary market research and performing administrative tasks supporting a faculty member’s progress on a grant proposal for an analytical instrument, the x-ray diffractometer (XRD). Such tasks may include but are not limited to: researching modern analytical applications (collecting and analyzing data), documenting potential regional external research partners, communicating with potential external partners via email or phone calls, and communicating with members of the UWG community both independently and with the supervision of the faculty member.

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours and maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative grade‑point average.

• Major in geology, earth and environmental sciences, geography, or a related program, OR has experience with market research.

• Must be able to work continuously while looking at a desktop or laptop screen.

• Submit a short summary (100‑300 words) including why you are a good fit for this position.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic proficiency with Excel and data visualization.
• Basic background understanding of XRD methods.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75‑50).