IE Graduate Assistant - Summer 2024 -IEU

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

This is a 15-20 hours per week Graduate Assistant position that supports the success and impact of the GTRI Inclusive Excellence Unit (IEU). The Graduate Assistant reports to the Associate Director(s) on projects that may include supporting data analytics and management, program coordination, website, web-based application, report and presentation development, pipeline initiatives, and retention efforts. The Graduate Assistant will also support workshops, seminars, and programs connected to the Inclusive Excellence Unit and may attend IEU meetings. Requires completion of other duties as assigned.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills
• Program coordination skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and file sharing tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Data analytics or data management skills or familiarity
• Familiarity with Box and cloud-based content, as well as file sharing tools
• Familiarity with website, web-based application, and social media tools that may include experience in editing and managing website content
• Program coordination experience
• Report and presentation development skills

15-20 hours per week

Not Applicable

None

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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