Student Employee-Political Science-Research Assistant Job at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

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  • Sam Houston State University
  • Huntsville, TX

Job Description

Requisition:

202500363ST

Title:

Student Employee-Political Science-Research Assistant

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Dept of Political Science

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

10

Hiring Rate:

$12/hour

Nature & Purpose of Position:

This project aims to understand volunteer management of disaster relief nonprofit organizations. Students are expected to finish the following tasks:

  • Collect necessary information for volunteer managers and make phone calls as needed.
  • Clean and organize interview transcripts.
  • Meet regularly with the supervisor to report on the progress of research activities.
  • Assist with other research-related tasks as needed.
Other Requirements for the Position:
  • Work hours and schedule may vary each week, but the student is expected to work 10 hours per week and meet with the supervisor on a weekly basis.
  • Students should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, show patience when review interview transcripts, and consistently dedicate effort to the project within the set timeframe.
Open Date:

09/10/2025

Contact Name & Title:

Kristin Trojacek

Contact Phone:

936.294.1461

Contact Email:

kek014@shsu.edu

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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Job Tags

Contract work, 10 hours per week,

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