Data collection assistant

Posting Number G/R23939P Working Title Data collection assistant Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 12/06/2023

Posting Date 11/30/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

On-site survey data collection at KEMO.

Percentage of time 98 Duties/Responsibilities

Securement of completed questionnaire until Dr. Kyle Woosnam can collect.

Percentage of time 2

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .075 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

Two data collection assistants are needed to collect survey data from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO) visitors between January 2024 and December 2024. The job will require 8-16 hours of work per month, with no more than 4 hours per shift. Days are flexible and will be determined with feedback from Dr. Kyle Woosnam.

Employees will work at KEMO and be positioned at varying locations depending on day of week and time of day to intercept visitors and ask them to complete an on-site questionnaire that should take no more than 10-12 minutes to complete. Individual will be responsible for securing completed questionnaires that will be periodically collected by Dr. Kyle Woosnam or one of his doctoral research assistants.

People skills in communicating with park users and others; someone who is not afraid to approach…