Project assistant research

The Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study & Health Professions Advising invites applications for a part-time Project Assistant. Reporting to the Center director, the assistant provides support for the Centers broad agenda to foster student engagement with research and creative study opportunities at the College. This is a part-time (10-15 hours/week) appointment for the academic year 2025-2026, ending May 29, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote the Richter Memorial Fund to current students, to encourage them to apply for funding to support their independent research and creative projects, via classroom visits, tabling and information sessions, and the creation of marketing materials.
• Supervise three Richter Ambassadors, student leaders who assist other students with their Richter grant application for research or creative projects.
• Promote engagement in off-campus summer research opportunities
• Assist with website updates for the office, along with marketing of various Vovis Center programs
• Support the implementation of the Centers annual research and creative work symposium, HORIZONS.

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience in higher education administration, non-profit administration, or marketing and communications preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues in the Vovis Center office and across the College.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing, and administrative skills to interact with students, alumni, staff, faculty, prospective families, and any guests.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Zoom (web conferencing), online scheduling and appointment systems (e.g. Handshake, Google Slots), graphic design (Canva), and cloud-based software systems such as Google Workspace, and/or the ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently.

To apply, please submit:

• A letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications for the position as described above.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of three confidential professional references.

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Information :

• Company : Knox College
• Position : Project assistant research
• Location : Galesburg, IL
• Country : US