Hourly Pooled - Data Assistant

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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
Experience:  None
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 MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.   
HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 
 
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 call 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This 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