Work Study Student Worker - Center For Cyber Excellence

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the student worker will perform tasks assigned by the faculty.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist in scheduling, event planning, and coordination for various Center activities such as seminars, workshops, and board meetings. Help maintain accurate records of center activities.
• Research Support: Assist in conducting research related to various cyber excellence initiatives, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis. May also be asked to prepare research summaries or reports.
• Technical Assistance: Provide technical support for the Center's operations, such as maintaining the website or submitting IT requests.
• Promotion and Outreach: Help promote the Center's events and initiatives on social media and other platforms. May also be asked to create promotional materials or manage the Center's online presence.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and other student workers. Be willing to step in and help with additional tasks as needed to support the Center's goals.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• Must be a current undergraduate student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• Familiarity with basic administrative tasks, such as scheduling and record keeping.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic technical skills, including experience with website management, Microsoft Office, and troubleshooting.
• Interest in cybersecurity and dedication to promoting cyber excellence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Specific work hours will be determined based on the student's class schedule and the needs of the Center.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.