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Honors College - Grant Research Assistant - Temporary Employee at University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, Missouri
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $20.00 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999912
Division The Honors College
CategoryHigher Education
Description
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented research professional to support faculty research on terrorism, extremism, and global security issues. This temporary position is intended for individuals who have completed a Master's degree in a relevant field and have prior academic research experience. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring news outlets, academic publications, and policy reports; compiling and analyzing findings; and contributing substantively to ongoing research projects.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Supplemental Information
Temporary employees are employees who are hired to work at the university for a specified period of time, typically 90 days or less but no longer than six months. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits and should not work more than 20 hours per week. Temporary employees will report hours worked on a timesheet in UKG. Temporary employees can not work more than 30 hours per week.
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
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Do you understand that this position is temporary employment? Temporary employees are employees who are hired to work at the university for a specified period of time, typically 90 days or less but no longer than six months. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits and should not work more than 20 hours per week. Temporary employees will report hours worked on a timesheet in UKG. Temporary employees can not work more than 30 hours per week.
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Salary $20.00 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999912
Division The Honors College
CategoryHigher Education
Description
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented research professional to support faculty research on terrorism, extremism, and global security issues. This temporary position is intended for individuals who have completed a Master's degree in a relevant field and have prior academic research experience. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring news outlets, academic publications, and policy reports; compiling and analyzing findings; and contributing substantively to ongoing research projects.
Examples of Duties
- Track and review current news articles, policy reports, and academic publications related to terrorism, extremist organizations, and counterterrorism efforts.
- Summarize, analyze, and synthesize findings into clear, well-organized research briefs and reports.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive database of relevant news items, incidents, and scholarly sources.
- Provide background research, literature reviews, and fact-checking support for faculty projects, presentations, and publications.
- Assist with drafting research materials, annotated bibliographies, and supporting documentation as needed.
- Adhere to ethical research guidelines and handle sensitive content with professionalism and discretion.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field is required
- Demonstrated research experience at the graduate level or in a professional research setting.
- Strong analytical, writing, and synthesis skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines with careful attention to detail.
- Experience reviewing sensitive or challenging content in a professional and academic context.
- Familiarity with academic databases, research tools, citation management software, and major media outlets.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Highly organized, dependable, and proactive.
Supplemental Information
Temporary employees are employees who are hired to work at the university for a specified period of time, typically 90 days or less but no longer than six months. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits and should not work more than 20 hours per week. Temporary employees will report hours worked on a timesheet in UKG. Temporary employees can not work more than 30 hours per week.
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Do you understand that this position is temporary employment? Temporary employees are employees who are hired to work at the university for a specified period of time, typically 90 days or less but no longer than six months. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits and should not work more than 20 hours per week. Temporary employees will report hours worked on a timesheet in UKG. Temporary employees can not work more than 30 hours per week.
- Yes, I understand that this is temporary employment.
- No, I am not interested in temporary employment.
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