Student Assistant for the Directorate (Lvl II)

Position Type:

Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Hiring Range:

Hiring Hourly Rate: $23.81 per hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 11:59pm Mountain Time on:

2026-11-20

About the Role

The Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) is seeking a student assistant to provide clerical and administrative assistance to the EOL Director’s office. This part-time employee will interact with a wide variety of staff while supporting all of the administrative functions of the EOL Directorate as requested.

Job Description

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until 12 am MDT (at the beginning of) Monday, September 28, 2026.

Required application materials: (preferably uploaded as a PDF):

• Resume
• Questionnaire

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

The work location is the Foothills campus in Boulder

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities
General office support including record-keeping, photocopying, archiving, scheduling appointments and meeting rooms, preparing administrative forms and documents, arranging and reconciling official travel, sorting and distributing mail, and providing support of all of the administrative functions of the EOL Directorate as requested.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):

Education & Experience REQUIRED:

• Currently enrolled in college, university or professional school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) in a networked environment.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of personnel.

• Ability to multitask, switch priorities, be flexible, and collaborate with colleagues.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week on a set schedule and more during school breaks.

• Discretion in handling confidential information.

• Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification.

• Ability to follow moderately complex procedures/practices.

Application Requirements

Questionnaire, Resume/CV

Submit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.

Additional Information

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.

Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.

About Us

At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation’s security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource managers, retailers, the military, and many other stakeholders.

UCAR - the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - manages NCAR on behalf of the National Science Foundation. We are a nonprofit consortium of more than 115 colleges and universities with research and training programs in Earth system science. We bring together the academic community and provide the operational management that are both essential to NCAR's success. UCAR’s community programs, from educational resources to data delivery and other services, extend the reach and impact of NCAR’s world-class research to the community and society.

We seek talented people with diverse backgrounds, training, and skills to join us in our mission of science in service to society. Want to learn more? Visit ucar.edu.