Job Description - Non-College Work-Study, Student Research Assistant (STU001747)Department Name: D0065 Social WorkDescription:The College of Public Service Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work is looking for student assistants to work with its newly funded voting and civic engagement initiative, emPOWER YOUth. Student assistants will work with Drs. Liza Barros-Lane, Fey Yang, and Diane Miller to help develop and implement educational materials for local high school students and justice-involved youth. Some travel will be required, and funds are available to assist with and possibly cover the costs of travel expenses. Additionally, student assistants will work with faculty on initiative-related research projects, administrative tasks, and planning. The position is ideal for those wishing to gain experience in public service to inform and enrich future careers in social work, criminal justice, and education. Students serving in these positions will earn 15-19.5 hours of work per week. The position is renewable for the period of the initiative's financial endowment award period of 3 years while still a student at UHD (2022-2025).Duties:Designs and implements civic engagement and voting rights educational materialsCollects and analyzes dataEngages with high school students and justice-involved youthParticipates in all Gators Engage eventsCompletes administrative duties as neededKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Required to complete all UHD online training pertaining to employment/scholarshipRequired to complete all Houston ISD background check requirementsMust be available during the hours of 2:00-5:00 p.m. on weekdaysMust commit to working 15-20 hours per week during both the fall and spring semestersMust be willing to interact with and mentor adolescentsMust have demonstrated a strong interest in criminal justice and civic engagement researchMust have demonstrated exemplary academic writing skillsMust have demonstrated good interpersonal communication skillsQualifications:Must be an Undergraduate/Graduate Criminal Justice major with junior or senior standing with a GPA higher than 3.5Must be a BSW student in Urban Practice 2 or above (not yet in field practice courses)Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Class ScheduleUniversity of Houston-DowntownOne Main Street, Houston, TX 77002713-221-8000#J-18808-Ljbffr