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This position is for the full academic year, open only to enrolled upperclassmen. Freshmen are not eligible to apply for this position. Expected hours of work per week : 10-15 Work Location & Hours : Psychology Commons Purpose of the Position: Psychology Department Assistants support the day-to-day functioning of the Psychology Department, tutor students, and assist professors with other course- or research-related tasks. Qualifications for Position: Full-time student Psychology major or minor At least sophomore status Expected Duties and Responsibilities: Perform course-related administrative tasks for professors Assist psychology faculty with research tasks (e.g., acquiring sources, entering data, coding) Maintain confidentiality regarding all student grades, assignments, and research participation Maintain a clean and welcoming space in the Psychology Commons Tutor students in Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and other courses as appropriate Skills Workers may Develop or Strengthen in this Position: Data coding and analysis Organization, confidentiality, responsibility, hospitality Familiarity with the research process in psychology Teaching and tutoring skills Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed Career & Self-Development including being willing to learn new skills in relation to research or managing the Psychology Commons Communication in the form of welcoming new people, tutoring and encouraging students, and working with professors Critical Thinking in the form of solving problems in research or course-related contexts Global Literacy is displayed by contributing to inclusive and equitable practices in the Psychology department Leadership through managing, completing, and evaluating research and course-related projects Professionalism by demonstrating dependability and consistency Teamwork including collaborating with other student workers to work toward common goals Technology by using data analysis tools, email, and shared documents Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values) The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits: Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness) Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative) Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness) Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility) Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative) Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness) Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness) Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Physical Demands Sitting: Remaining in the seated position Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Covenant College Students

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