Student Assistant Monfort 7, Athens

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R33345P

Working Title

Student Assistant Monfort 7

Department

CAES-Crop&Soil Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university

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About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

06/07/2026

Posting Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Data collection

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Assistance with field work

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Plant Sampling

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Plot Maintenance

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Plant analysis

Percentage of time

20

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE

.50

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Assist lead scientist and technician in the planting, data collection, and harvesting of peanut agronomy research plots. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: data collection, data entry, plot stake labeling, cleaning and filling sprayers, plot maintenance and plot photography. Many duties will be conducted in the early morning (6 am) so punctuality is needed.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

High school diploma preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Skills needed: Ability to collect data in field. Good communication skills. Ability to take direction. Ability to work with others as well as individually. On the job training will be provided.

Physical Demands

Work outside in inclement weather when needed, lift up to 50 lbs, work with and around equipment and be pesticide friendly. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Mallory Marchant

Recruitment Contact Email



Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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