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# Tasks & work activities — university research assistant
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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.
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## Task statements
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- **[Supplemental]** Serve as a liaison between the university and other governmental and educational agencies.
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- **[Core]** Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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- **[Core]** Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
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- **[Core]** Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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- **[Core]** Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
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- **[Core]** Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
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- **[Core]** Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
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- **[Core]** Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
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- **[Core]** Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
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- **[Core]** Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
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- **[Core]** Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
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- **[Core]** Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
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- **[Core]** Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
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- **[Core]** Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
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- **[Core]** Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
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- **[Core]** Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
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- **[Supplemental]** Advise and instruct teachers employed in school systems by providing activities, such as in-service seminars.
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- **[Core]** Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
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- **[Supplemental]** Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
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- **[Core]** Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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- **[Supplemental]** Participate in campus and community events.
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- **[Core]** Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
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- **[Supplemental]** Act as advisers to student organizations.
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- **[Supplemental]** Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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- Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
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- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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- Develop instructional materials.
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- Develop instructional objectives.
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- Direct department activities.
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- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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- Evaluate student work.
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- Guide class discussions.
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- Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
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- Maintain student records.
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- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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- Prepare tests.
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- Promote educational institutions or programs.
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- Research topics in area of expertise.
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- Select educational materials or equipment.
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- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
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- Supervise student research or internship work.
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- Teach classes in area of specialization.
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- Train staff members.
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- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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- Write grant proposals.
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