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Job Summary

• The Research Assistant will provide vital support to supervising faculty by contributing to various research-related activities, including data collection, analysis, and publication preparation.
• The role requires strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, organizational capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• The Research Assistant will collaborate with faculty to produce high-quality academic outputs while ensuring adherence to deadlines and research standards.

Job description

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Meet regularly with supervising faculty to discuss and plan research assignments.
• Review academic papers to identify and analyze key arguments and trends in the literature.
• Prepare draft sections of publications, including articles, reports, and case studies.
• Assist in the editing, referencing, and formatting of manuscripts for publication.
• Source secondary data and conduct primary research activities, such as surveys and interviews.
• Prepare and analyze research data using appropriate tools and methods.
• Conduct preliminary studies and fact-finding assignments to support research objectives.
• Maintain an up-to-date online profile for supervising faculty on platforms such as Google Scholar and institutional websites.
• Perform academic duties that contribute to the preparation of high-quality publications.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by faculty or line managers.

Qualifications

• A good first degree in Communication, Media, Social Science, or a related discipline.
• Membership or certification from any relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in data collation and analysis within a medium or large-scale organization or research institution

Requirements/Competencies

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Proficiency in using software such as Excel, SPSS, and NVivo.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Advanced online research skills and proficiency in transcribing.
• Knowledge of proofreading, referencing standards, and fieldwork implementation.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and techniques.

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Job Summary

• The candidate will be responsible for content editing, proofreading, blurb writing and layout design of manuscripts.
• This also involves provision of accurate content for Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) Press communications, liaising with authors, commissioning manuscripts and/or all activities aimed at expanding the reach of Pan-Atlantic University Press to new publics.

Job Description

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and revise manuscript(s) for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of manuscript(s).
• Communicate and work with author(s) and production team to ensure that manuscripts are published in a timely manner.
• Review book proposals.
• Identify and follow up the scholarly peer-review of manuscripts.
• Write blurbs and artist briefs for cover designer.
• Discuss book project(s) with team.
• Compile and update style guide as required.
• Format and Layout manuscript(s) in Adobe InDesign
• Collaborate with team to come up with fresh and creative ideas, keeping audience in mind.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Assist in implementing the programmes, strategies of the PAU Press, and any other related duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• BSc or BA in English, Communication or related field

Requirements/Competencies

• Proficiency in InDesign (or any other layout tool).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Innovative creativity, working independently and meeting targets.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented.
• Flexible and proactive.
• Must be able to manage workload by establishing priorities and be detail-oriented.
• Adherence to deadlines and meeting key deliverables.
• Interpersonal skills / Influencing / negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical, time management and organizational skills

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Job Summary

• The personnel will serve as a pivotal point of contact between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on a day-to-day basis.

Job Description

• Request for the names of admitted undergraduate students from the Admission Office.
• Receive names of admitted students 2 weeks before resumption.
• Ensure that the classrooms and equipment are all in order and ready for use for all classes.
• Prepare and print table tags for the students.
• Prepare the orientation timetable for students.
• Send students’ class timetables and academic calendars to admit students before the orientation date for students.
• Send lecture timetable and school calendar to facilitators teaching in the semester for all classes.
• Pass attendance sheet during classes for all classes and input them weekly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSc /BA in Business Administration, Communication, or a related field

Requirements/Competencies

• 2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Must be well-organized and can prioritize tasks.
• Good people skills.