Are you a motivated UW–Madison undergraduate student looking to gain valuable professional experience while contributing to meaningful research that changes lives? The arenaflex Institute on Aging is seeking dedicated Administrative & Data Entry Assistants to join our dynamic research team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger—work that emphasizes the potential and strengths of individuals as they age, improves understanding of pathways to disease, and advances knowledge of resilience in the face of challenge and adversity.
At arenaflex, we believe that great science requires great support. As an Administrative & Data Entry Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping our institute running smoothly, enabling our world-class researchers to focus on what they do best: uncovering the mysteries of aging and human development. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and looking for a position that offers real-world experience in a prestigious academic research environment, we want to hear from you!
The arenaflex Institute on Aging stands at the forefront of groundbreaking research on health and well-being across the adult lifespan. Our work represents a comprehensive approach to understanding aging, examining everything from broad societal influences—such as class, culture, race, and ethnicity—to the intricate workings of biology, genetics, and neuroscience. We study the proximal influences of daily life, including work and family dynamics, personal thoughts and feelings, and health practices and behaviors.
What sets arenaflex apart is our unwavering commitment to emphasizing the potential and strengths of individuals as they age. We don't just study aging—we celebrate it. Our researchers work tirelessly to improve understanding of the pathways to disease and impairments that can accompany growing older, while simultaneously advancing knowledge of resilience and the remarkable ability of humans to thrive despite challenges and adversity.
By joining arenaflex as an Administrative Assistant, you become part of a community that values excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. We believe that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation, and we commit ourselves to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people from every background.
We are currently seeking two motivated undergraduate students to fill Administrative & Data Entry Assistant positions supporting the MIDUS (Midlife in the United States) project and broader institute operations. This is a part-time position with anticipated start date of October 21, 2024, offering flexible scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The position requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week, making it ideal for students who want to balance work with their academic responsibilities. While this position is not remote and requires on-campus presence, the flexible scheduling allows you to arrange your work hours around your class schedule.
We offer a competitive hourly wage of $12.00-$13.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Working at arenaflex provides more than just a paycheck—it's an investment in your future career. You'll gain:
As an Administrative & Data Entry Assistant at arenaflex, you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of meaningful tasks that keep our institute operating at peak efficiency. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
While not required, the following qualifications will strengthen your application:
Success in this role requires a specific set of skills and personal attributes:
This position involves some physical activity that applicants should be prepared for:
At arenaflex, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. As a student employee, you'll be treated as a valued member of our team, not just an auxiliary helper. You'll have the opportunity to:
Our campus community is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all we do. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. As a student employee at arenaflex, you'll be welcomed into this community and given every opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
This position serves as an excellent stepping stone for your future career. Whether you're considering a career in research administration, healthcare, public health, social work, or any field that values organization, attention to detail, and discretion, this role provides foundational experience that will serve you well.
Many students who have held positions at arenaflex have gone on to pursue advanced degrees, research careers, and leadership positions in various sectors. You'll develop marketable skills in data management, project coordination, event planning, and professional communication—all while contributing to research that makes a real difference in people's lives.
arenaflex is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our research and our community.
If you're ready to join a team that's making a real difference in understanding aging, health, and human development, we encourage you to apply today! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain professional experience, develop new skills, and contribute to meaningful work that benefits individuals and communities across the nation.
Don't miss this chance to be part of the arenaflex Institute on Aging team. We looking forward to welcoming dedicated, detail-oriented students who are excited about supporting groundbreaking research and contributing to our mission of advancing knowledge about aging and resilience.
Anticipated Start Date: October 21, 2024
Position Type: Part-time (approximately 10 hours per week)
Compensation: $12.00-$13.00 per hour