Position Title Research Aide Department Natural Resources Management (Geology) Department Summary Water Resources Science Intern; USDA-NIFA Grant Award 2020-38422-32242 General Job Description Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area. Skills and/or Duties: * Analyzing data * Preparing records * Writing reports * Creating videos * Managing confidential information * Maintain regular attendance * Perform other job duties as assigned Specific Duties Technical and specialized field and laboratory methods relating to water resources science including but not limited to water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and erosion control. Assignments may also include data collection, data analyses, data management and report writing. Minimum Qualifications Education: * College student at NMHU and classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours * Successfully completed one semester at NMHU; Preferred Qualification: * Minimum 3.0 GPA Experience: * Work experience in college Preferred Qualifications Environmental Geology B.S. with interest in water resources science. Ability to work well in a team setting. Physical Demands * Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds - Occasionally * Standing - Frequently * Walking - Frequently * Bending - Frequently * Squatting - Frequently * Climbing - Occasionally * Kneeling - Frequently * Repetitive hand motion - Frequently * Sitting - Frequently * Prolonged use of computer - Frequently Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour Preferred Work Schedule Monday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM , Tuesday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wednesday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thursday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Employment Term Spring - 2025, Break - Spring Break, Summer - 2025 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus Posting Detail Information Posting Number S1222P Desired Start Date 01/13/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 05/13/2025 Job Posted Date 12/09/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions Summary The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing [email protected]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session. EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [email protected] Quick Link https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9441 Posting Contact Information Contact Person Jennifer Lindline Contact Person's Job Title Professor of Geology; Water Resources Grant Program Director Contact Person's Phone 505-426-2046 Contact Person's Email [email protected]