Graduate Program Assistant - Office Of Undergraduate Research And Creative Inquiry

Graduate Program Assistant- Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry

Reporting to the institutional Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, the graduate program assistant will provide support in coordinating campus-wide undergraduate research activities and initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supports students currently engaged in undergraduate research with enhanced support and resources.

• Assists in marketing and promoting undergraduate research activities to VCU students (both summer and academic year opportunities).

• Supports students seeking undergraduate research opportunities, including conducting informational meetings, distributing promotional materials, facilitating open houses, and providing workshops with students, faculty, and staff on UROP-related issues.

• Advises potential student applicants and faculty mentors.

• Manages UROP postings in Student Opportunity Center

• Assists with Federal Work Study Research Assistantship recruitment and onboarding process (in coordination with Coordinator),

• Facilitates UROP award announcements for all undergraduate research programs.

• Assists with planning and coordination of Annual Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an undergraduate researcher.

• Experience mentoring and/or advising undergraduate students.

• Strong writing, public speaking, student engagement skills.

• Interest in academic program management and coordination.

• Previous or current research experience.