Specialist II, Grant Assistant (NSF Chemistry Research Project)

Specialist II, Grant Assistant (NSF Chemistry Research Project)

Salary

$17.15 Hourly

Location

Taylorsville Campus, UT

Job Type

Part Time Exempt Staff

Job Number

202501216

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

School of Science Math & Eng

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Specialist II, Grant Assistant supports the implementation, coordination, documentation, and research activities associated with a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant focused on artificial intelligence literacy in gateway chemistry courses. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) and working closely with the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), this position assists with qualitative research, survey administration, project coordination, data organization, meeting support, and grant-related documentation.

The Specialist II works with de-identified research data in accordance with approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and helps ensure successful completion of grant objectives through accurate record keeping, data management, communication, and project support. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in chemistry, educational research, artificial intelligence, or related fields.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Research and Data Support

• Code and analyze de-identified student reflections using established research protocols and qualitative analysis software.
• Assist with identifying themes related to self-regulated learning, student mindset, and ethical use of artificial intelligence.
• Support inter-rater reliability efforts by reviewing coded responses, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining research documentation.
• Organize, maintain, and version de-identified datasets to ensure they are accurate and analysis ready.
• Compile and verify project data while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with IRB requirements.
• Assist with basic descriptive data summaries and preparation of research charts, figures, and visualizations.

Survey Administration and Documentation

• Distribute, monitor, and compile project surveys using survey administration platforms.
• Track survey participation and assist with follow-up communications.
• Maintain project fidelity checklists and related documentation.
• File and organize electronic records, reports, and project materials.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate project meetings, workgroups, and collaborative activities.
• Schedule meetings and maintain project calendars.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record meeting notes, track action items, and monitor project progress.
• Maintain project documentation within Microsoft Teams and other collaboration platforms.
• Help orient and support student assistants and volunteer undergraduate researchers participating in project activities.

Grant Administration and Reporting

• Assist with completing, tracking, and documenting grant-related activities.
• Support preparation of NSF reports, conference abstracts, posters, presentations, and other dissemination materials.
• Manage literature references and research documentation.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and support successful completion of grant deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to follow established research protocols and administrative procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and collaborative technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures.
• Basic proficiency with office productivity software and data organization tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework.
• Coursework or familiarity with general chemistry.
• Experience working in a college, university, government, or research environment.
• Experience with project coordination, project management, or grant-supported activities.
• Experience working in an office, customer service, administrative support, or research setting.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, artificial intelligence applications, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Qualtrics, spreadsheets, or qualitative analysis software.
• Experience with qualitative coding, data collection, survey administration, or educational research.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Do you have at least a High school diploma or equivalent?

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Do you have demonstrable attention to detail and organizational skills?

• Yes
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Do you have the ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a basic proficiency with office productivity software and data organization tools?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have effective written and verbal communication skills?

• Yes
• No

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