Department:

Africana Studies Department

Position:

Research Assistantship

Positions Available:

3

Duties:

To provide research support for Dr. King-Meadows. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: data entry; finding assigned journal articles, newspaper articles, and books; preparing typed summaries of journal articles, newspaper articles, and books; running errands to AOK library and to other units on campus; photocopying, scanning and faxing, sending emails, preparing outgoing mail; typing documents; making phone calls; compiling documents and correspondence; attendance at weekly project meetings and participation in library research training; preparation and submission of final research report on activities; work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

Research skill would be helpful, but will train. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, familiar with excel and microsoft word.  General office experience required. Key Competencies include organizing and planning, prioritizing, attention to detail and accuracy, problem-solving, adaptability, teamwork, and written and oral communication skills.

Start Date:

Fall 2015

Hours per week:

10

Pay range:

$8.50

Supervisor:

Dr. Tyson King-Meadows

Contact Person:

Wanda Soares Nottingham

Email:

wsoares@umbc.edu

Phone:

410-455-2158

Best time to contact:

10:00 am

Interview End Date:

     Start Date:  

August 31, 2015

September 2, 2015