Student Assistant - Criminal Justice & Criminology - Research Assistant (Spring 2024)

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Criminal Justice and Criminology 

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2024. 

The Research Assistant will write analytic memos, maintain detailed records, and keep in regular communication with the research team. The Research Assistant will also be asked to help with other research-related tasks as needed, which may include traveling to the local courthouse to collect quantitative case processing data from their on-site computers.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

• The students will use the NVivo software to code 300+ pages of court observation notes, collected during summer 2023
• Key coding responsibilities includes observing themes and patterns in the notes, labeling cases, and providing detailed annotations.
• Regular training will be provided by members of the research team
• Duties related to other research tasks will be discussed as the project progresses
• Students will be expected to maintain regular contact with the research team, including attendance at meetings and timely responses to emails

Shift Specifics

• Up to 8 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Must have access to a laptop or be willing to regularly travel to campus to use campus computers
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to commute to and from courts in Statesboro and neighboring cities/towns

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Preferred Education

• Must be an undergraduate student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia Southern University
• Completion of CRJU 3110 (Legal Process) and 3234 (Research Methods).

$15.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

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• Schedule of Availability

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

January 31, 2024

Application review may begin as early as January 29, 2024.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
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Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

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