FWS Fall 2025 Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Research Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-12
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleFWS Fall 2025 Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Research AssistantRequisition NumberDU13638Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location241 Dickey Hall Lexington, KY, 40506Salary Range$12.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UK.
Required Related Experience
Education coursework and/or experience teaching or working with children.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting at a desk/computer; push or carry items up to 25 lbs; campus errands; regular use of a computer and media technology.
Shift
10 – 20 hours per week – flexible hours based on student’s class schedule.
Day shift with occasional evening requirements.

Job Summary
The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support ongoing research projects under the guidance of their faculty supervisor. The main focus will be the Kentucky Cost of Care Project which explores the challenges of child care for providers and families.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in conducting literature reviews
2. Assist in recruitment of participants for focus groups
3. Prepare transcripts of focus groups for coding and analysis
4. Contribute to preparation of presentations, white papers, and publications
5. Go through CITI & RCR Training
6. Other research duties as assigned
Student must be eligible for work-study and in good academic standing.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Organized, reliable, and flexible.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Research experience. Education, psychology, or social sciences majors preferred.
Deadline to Apply08/29/2025Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents




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