If you are a UA student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, please consider applying to the International Arctic Research Center's Student Assistant Pool. Multiple departments within IARC may be hiring from this pool during the year, and duties assigned will vary depending on the specific department's needs.
100Duties may include any combination of the following: Assist with the upkeep and generation of confidential files, technical/educational materials, publications, display materials, presentation materials and other related items. May be responsible for the timely production and publication articles and stories. Solid understanding of databases methodology to design and use new databases. Conduct onsite and offsite tours. Assist with the development and engineering of software. Assist in desktop and network troubleshooting, support. Provide computer consulting for University faculty, staff and students. Perform maintenance on microcomputers and accessories Assist with development, production and maintenance of web pages and sites. Create graphics for the web. Carry out work in the field and in the laboratory. Laboratory work will include duties such as sample preparation, washing glassware. Perform data entry into spreadsheets databases. Look for anomalies and errors in data. Ability to use the UA Banner system to enter accurately and look up information and data. Perform maintenance and repair of vehicles, scientific equipment, motors, pumps, building and/or maintaining fencing, storage sheds, cages, and assorted construction duties. Collect and maintain research data, data entry, travel to research sites, expediter duties, operating research equipment, moving supplies and equipment. Assist in creating and maintaining complex system software, at the direction of the system administrators. This software might be layered software packages, system utilities, or other system applications. Write and design technical documentation.Essential
