Science Assistant

Title: Science Assistant

Agency: Eastern Shore Community College

Location: Accomack - 001

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

This position provides support in the Science department's work on creating, deploying and measuring the effectiveness of a public health campaign designed to address issues around failing septic systems on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This work is part of a larger team coordinated by the UVA Environmental Institute.

• This temporary position is grant-funded and is restricted to the availability of grant funds. Employment is expected to continue only for the duration of the funding and project needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic computer experience
• Reliably able to meet for scheduled work sessions either in-person or remotely
• Able to perform academic research online including finding and understanding primary sources
• Able to write proficiently

Additional Considerations:

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