Federal Work Study Psychology Research Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College

  • Muncie, IN
  • Training
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
We are excited to offer an on-campus job position for college students! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experiences while balancing your academic commitments. We're seeking motivated students who are eager to join the Ivy Tech team!Work-Study positions are federally funded, part-time positions. These positions are located on campus, internship-type positions are available for general office support, lab and technology support, and tutoring. They also require clerical, computing, and telephone skills. Each position will have a specific set of responsibilities will be explained during the interview process.Responsibilities:
  • Identify and locate valid, scholarly sources (books, journal articles, interviews, etc.) representing a range of perspectives in psychology.
  • Read and critically analyze selected sources.
  • Summarize key points and extract relevant excerpts.
  • Format and organize sources for integration into curriculum materials.
  • Assist in preparing resource materials for 100 and 200 level psychology courses.
  • Maintain accurate records of sources and summaries.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with academic research or literature review.
  • Familiarity with APA formatting and citation styles.
Qualifications:
  • Enrolled as a student and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • Has passed Introduction to Psychology (PSYC101).
  • Excellent reading, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze and summarize scholarly material.
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
To Qualify for our Federal Work Study program students:Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
  • Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Students must have a current and completed FAFSA on file.
  • Student must demonstrate financial need.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment
background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts required upon hiring.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.Please use your Ivy Tech email address when applying.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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