Job Title

Student Hourly Assistant | CARC

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Participate in research-based learning (RBL), team-based learning (TBL), and problem-based learning (PBL) activities related to organic cotton production. Assist in implementing action plans aimed at improving cotton sustainability and soil health.

Responsibilities:

• Daily participation in research and team-based learning activities

• Engage in field activities related to organic cotton production

• Engage in laboratory analysis of data collected from organic cotton farm

• Participate in field visits to organic cotton farms and gins

• Assist supervisor as per needed

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University.

• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA

• No prior experience necessary

• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of soil sampling

• Abilities to collect soil and plant samples

• Basic skills to understand the method of laboratory analysis

• Fundamental knowledge on data analysis

• Fundamental knowledge on data collection

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Working towards BS degree in agriculture, computer science, engineering or the sciences;

• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong willingness to work in agriculturally-related projects as indicated in their resume.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fundamental understanding and knowledge of fieldwork

• Fundamental understanding and knowledge of lab work

Other Requirements:

• N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled.

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Resume

• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Daily participation in research and team-based learning activities. Engage in field activities related to organic cotton production. Engage in laboratory analysis of data collected from organic cotton farm. Participate in field visits to organic cotton farms and gins. Assist supervisor as per needed. Required Education and Experience:Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University. Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA - No prior experience necessary. For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of soil sampling. Abilities to collect soil and plant samples. Basic skills to understand the method of laboratory analysis. Fundamental knowledge on data analysis. Fundamental knowledge on data collection. Preferred Education and Experience:Working towards BS degree in agriculture, computer science, engineering or the sciences;Preference will be given to applicants with a strong willingness to work in agriculturally-related projects as indicated in their resume. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Fundamental understanding and knowledge of fieldwork. Fundamental understanding and knowledge of lab work. Other Requirements:N/ A - Job Posting Close Date: Until filled.

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