Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Assistant for its Department of History. This role involves supporting digital tool initiatives for historical teaching, research, and storytelling within the LAUNCH program, collaborating closely with Dr. Lauren Jarvis to enhance the department's educational and research activities.

Highlights

Support the use of digital tools to promote historical teaching and research.
Work under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Jarvis in the LAUNCH initiative at UNC History.
Perform accounting, budgeting, and related financial transaction tasks ensuring accuracy.
Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively to manage financial and organizational data.
Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and handle both short-term and long-term projects.
Preferred experience includes PeopleSoft or other ERP systems in higher education, and knowledge of UNC finance systems such as ConnectCarolina, InfoPorte, and Ramses.
Part-time, temporary position working approximately 10 hours per week with a combination of onsite and remote work.
Compensation rate is $25.00 per hour.
Temporary appointment expected to last between 6 and 11 months starting June 18, 2025.
Minimum qualifications include demonstrated competencies necessary for the work, strong problem-solving skills, confidentiality, and organizational abilities.