"Hourly Pooled - Data Assistant"

Job Title:

Data Assistant

Job Purpose:

Assist in conducting important research for UW, state and federal agencies, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Interviewers work with a user-friendly CATI (Computer-Aided Telephone Interviewing) system. The position involves contacting people by phone, going over a list of questions (appearing on the computer screen), and entering the responses on the computer.

Accuracy is of supreme importance. Survey questions are standardized and must be read exactly as written.

All of the information gathered for the survey is kept confidential and interviewers agree to maintain that confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent

Other requirements:

• Must have a clear speaking voice.
• Must be a native English speaker or supremely fluent in English.
• Must be computer literate and willing to follow set procedures.
• Must be willing to communicate with people over the phone.
• Will also need to participate in a short, unpaid training/interview before starting work.

Desired Qualifications:

Friendly and outgoing.

Additional Information:

Flexible daytime and evening hours to work with your student schedule. Pay is competitive - most callers can eventually earn $10.50 per hour or more, depending on performance.

Required Application Materials:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s):

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

Work Location:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

Hiring Statement/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

About Laramie:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/.