Student Research Assistant; Part-time

Responsible for conducting research and planning to build up existing public humanities programming and develop new programming recommendations under the guidance of El Paso Community College (EPCC) and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) faculty.

Program

Description:

The Humanities Collaborative grant is a partnership between El Paso Community College and the University of Texas at El Paso to work together to strengthen existing ties between the two institutions, to engage in collaborative mentoring of students and faculty across the institutions in humanities research and teaching, and to raise the profile of the humanities in our border region through innovative, student and faculty driven humanities programming.

An important outcome of the grant will be an increased flow of humanities students through both institutions.

Participate in the development and implementation of research projects. Conduct research and participate in the process of data collection and evaluation, interpretation, and analysis under the guidance of EPCC and UTEP faculty mentors. Compile data, prepare and submit reports. Maintain files and records.

Assist in the planning, coordination, and publicity of public humanities programming, by promoting through social media, under the direction of faculty mentor, grant Principal Investigator (PI), and co‑PIs. Recommend and assist in implementing enhancements to humanities programming based on new research and best practices learned.

Work with staff to address marketing strategies. Participate in public humanities programming by attending and assisting at the events and helping to ensure humanities programming success. Assist in the design and facilitation of workshops and address workshop concerns.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a current higher education student having completed one semester at EPCC, have an overall 3.0 GPA, required to submit two faculty reference letters or references and on‑the‑job training.
  
  NOTE:
  
  A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
• Proficient computer and social media skills.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and general public.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to conduct presentations and workshops.
• Ability to motivate people and demonstrate a level of self‑confidence, assertiveness and personal drive.
• Ability to convey an outgoing, friendly demeanor to represent the College in a positive manner and to build confidence in others.

• The El Paso Community College is building a pool of Applicants for part‑time staff positions. This pool will be accessed when an opening arises. Your application will remain active for approximately one (1) year from July 2025 to June 2026. After this time, you will need to re‑apply if you are still interested in remaining a part of the pool.
• This is a security‑sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work assigned work hours to include evenings and weekends.

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment online by the announced deadline. Copies of academic transcripts must be uploaded with the application. Current employees are also required to upload their transcripts with each submitted application; transcripts in personnel files cannot be accessed by evaluators for this purpose. Applications submitted without transcripts will not be considered. Only documents stating ‘Transcript’ or ‘Unofficial Transcript’ will be accepted;

other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts, will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your…