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Sustainability Project Research Assistant
DescriptionInterested in sustainability and marketing? Then
apply to be a SustainabilityProject Research Assistant in the
School of Business!
More Info
Description:
Maintain and grow project resource site for the Enhancing
Sustainability in theBusiness School Curriculum Project; identify,
review, collect, and provideaccess to sustainability-related topics
and resources for faculty at Ithaca Collegeto assist faculty in
more easily embedding such topics into courses andproviding
technical assistance to faculty in their doing so.
Preferred Qualifications:Candidates should have sophomore status
or above, good GPA, and
Interest in sustainable business practicesBasic knowledge of
sustainable terms, practices and policiesUnderstanding of IC School
of Business majors and sustainable aspectsof the B-School
buildingGood web-based and library research skills and creative
problem-solving abilityExcellent organizational and follow-through
skillsAbility to communicate and market effectively verbally and in
writingWillingness to take the initiative and drive the project
forward with littleoversightAbility to work effectively and network
well with various constituenciesin the business school, at IC, and
in the local Ithaca communityAbility to learn and use Sakai project
system
Beneficial But Not Required:Have taken or be currently enrolled
in sustainability courseExperience with Sakai systemInterest in
attending sustainability issues-related speakersKnowledge of how to
do podcasting, upload media content, and relatedtechnical
processes
Duties & Responsibilities:
In general, this person will:Manage the faculty Sustainability
in the Curriculum Business SchoolSakai Project Site and provide
technical assistance to faculty in usingthis sitePerform web
searches, research and detective work to locate newresources and
content links to be added to Sakai project siteMaintain project
site viability by keeping content updated, removingoutdated
resources, approving or rejecting new information to be postedto
site offered from outside sourcesMarket site to faculty, provide
demonstrations, encourage uses, andcreate new applications
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Attend related meetings and speakers as necessary to build
knowledgeand contacts;Manage backup flash drive system for all
resources listed on Sakai siteAssist with strategic planning for
site use, visibility, availability, andextension to new
constituencies; enhance local, statewide, or perhaps
even national recognitionUse own creativity to produce monthly
(or more frequent) topic-specificnewsletters for faculty to enhance
project visibility, increase resourceuse, and educate users.
How to Apply:Please send a cover letter and resume to Maria
Mendez [email protected]. Please include any additional skills
or experience youbelieve will support your submission.
Compensation $7.25/hr
Categories Academic Year 2013-14
Tags Marketing,research,research assistant,School of
Business,sustainability
Contact Info
ContactMaria Mendez, Administrative Assistant - School of
BusinessPhone: [email protected]
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