university-research-assistant/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — university research assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1081.00 (Education Teachers, Postsecondary) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2310; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Serve as a liaison between the university and other governmental and educational agencies.
• [Core] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• [Core] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
• [Core] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• [Core] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• [Core] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• [Core] Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
• [Core] Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• [Core] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• [Core] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• [Core] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• [Core] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• [Core] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• [Core] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• [Core] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• [Core] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• [Supplemental] Advise and instruct teachers employed in school systems by providing activities, such as in-service seminars.
• [Core] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• [Supplemental] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• [Core] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• [Supplemental] Participate in campus and community events.
• [Core] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• [Supplemental] Act as advisers to student organizations.
• [Supplemental] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
• Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Direct department activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Evaluate student work.
• Guide class discussions.
• Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
• Maintain student records.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Prepare tests.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Teach classes in area of specialization.
• Train staff members.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Write grant proposals.