Job Description Project: The Role of Accelerated Government R&D Funding for Small Businesses
PI: Paige Clayton, PhD (https://planning.gatech.edu/people/paige-clayton)

We are seeking 1-2 highly motivated undergraduate research assistants (RAs) to support a new, NSF-funded project that evaluates the impact of accelerated federal R&D funding for small technology businesses. This position will focus on data cleaning and wrangling, with the potential to contribute to other elements of the research such as data scraping, visualization, company research, and interviews. The successful candidate will contribute directly to data collection and measurement. They will have the opportunity to gain deep understanding of the research process, working with a multidisciplinary research team to deliver on the grant’s objectives.

About the Research:
This project identifies policy levers for enhancing government programs that finance innovation, specifically the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR awards, and explores the comparative advantage of such programs for some scientists and firms versus others. The project has the potential to improve technology development and the ability of new, small technology firms to survive. This work will help to provide actionable, evidence-based policy recommendations and will have direct implications for federal programs, related state programs, and other groups that support firms in applying for SBIR/STTR awards.

Responsibilities and Major Tasks:
• Data cleaning, wrangling and organization using programming tools (R, Python)
• Record linkage – sorting and matching/joining disparate databases, including “fuzzy” matching techniques
• Data methodology documentation
• Other potential data tasks: web scraping and visualization
• Attend weekly team meetings (virtual or in person)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Schedule: 10-15 hours per week from June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025

Qualifications:
• Programming: experience using RStudio, Python, or another programming language
• Independent problem-solving: motivated, detail-oriented, and able to efficiently meet deadlines and self-start new tasks
• Team collaboration: strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Advanced Qualifications:
• Data visualization
• Experience with SQL and databases

Benefits
• Hourly pay at $14/hour
• Gain valuable research and professional experience
• Dedicated research space and desk in Architecture West
• Potential to continue into Fall 2025/Spring 2026 semesters contingent on performance and project needs

Please send resume and a brief statement of interest if you are interested in this position to Dr. Paige Clayton (paigeclayton@gatech.edu) and cc Eunjee Son (eson38@gatech.edu). Applications received by Monday, April 7th will receive priority. Interviews will take place in person shortly thereafter.

Job Description Provide excellent customer service to visitors to the Ferst Center for the Arts and other Georgia Tech Arts events.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with all pre-event, event, and post-event needs such as scanning tickets, clicking for attendance, giving out programs, etc.
Facilitate the movement of guests, crowd control, and answer guest inquiries and provide seating directions.
Provide assistance with any mobility devices or strollers.
Provide venue and event information.
Assist in dealing efficiently with all emergency situations.
Set up galleries and lobby chairs and tables per event requirements.
Be friendly and personable. An interest in theater or events.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Description The School of Cybersecurity and Privacy is looking for a student assistant to assist with general administrative/office support and day-to-day tasks and departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensure the copy machine on both the 9th and 10th floors is fully stocked.
• Assist faculty and staff with making copies and distributing documents.
• Check and distribute departmental mail and packages.
• Organize and maintain inventory of school's swag and other supply items.
• Conduct research and compile data for various projects.
• Assist with activities and events set-up.
• Run errands as needed.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliability and dependability
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Description Position: Hiring group leaders for summer 2025.

EDUCATION: High school diploma and at least one year of college.

EXPERIENCE: We prefer candidates with at least one year of experience working or volunteering with students in grades K–12. We also prefer students who are familiar with the Georgia Tech campus.

DURATION: May 27, 2025–July 29, 2025, up to 40 hours/week. $14-$18 per hour starting compensation.

DUTIES: This position will serve CEISMC’s Summer PEAKS (Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge in STEAM), an in-person program on the campus of Georgia Tech. Summer PEAKS runs through June and July 2025. Applicants must have prior experience working or volunteering with K-12-aged students. Applicants should have leadership experience, experience in providing quality customer service, and the ability to speak professionally with students, parents, and instructors.

Hiring group leaders for summer 2025. The CEISMC Group Leader's role will include, but is not limited to:

*checking students in and out with parents when they arrive/leave campus;
*supervising groups of students throughout daily activities;
*monitoring students during lunch;
*Taking students to various locations on campus for tours and lectures;
*Assisting instructors during parent presentations every Friday;
*Fulfilling tasks associated with the day-to-day in-office operations of summer camps;
completing a summer-long deliverable at the end of employment. (See SUMMER PROJECT below for more information.)

SUMMER PROJECT: This summer's Group Leader project will include the creation of a deliverable that can be used to market the Summer PEAKS program to students and families. Please be sure to include your qualifications and/or relevant coursework in your resume.

The CEISMC Group Leaders are valued members of a small team running Summer PEAKS. The Group Leaders report directly to the Expanded Learning Programs team staff. The Group Leaders must welcome positive direction and suggestions, possess a strong work ethic, maintain safety for students, and be customer service-oriented. The Group Leaders are the direct contact for parents on a daily basis and represent CEISMC. Activities and decisions are varied in nature, which to some degree requires independent action and judgement in solving common problems. Some physical activities are involved, such as walking long distances and lifting heavy boxes for in-person programming.

*A background check and CPR training (provided) are required for this position.

If interested, please apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9dzsC24f7t6K5sdceUBT1Ytd-UabFB-hFmcpcg9jMoKGEg/viewform

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Summer PEAKS at summerpeaks@gatech.edu

Subject Line: Summer Group Leader

Job Description · Support the front office with answering the phones, interacting with visitors, students, staff, faculty via email and phone, addressing any questions or concerns
· Data entry use of Excel spreadsheets
· Filing, making copies, shredding papers, running errands for different departments within Physics
· Sorting and distributing incoming mail on a daily basis or as needed. Updating and maintaining physical mailboxes (new employees, deleting old employees)
· Checking office email inboxes
· Assist with special events, meetings and seminars - setup/break down of catering events. Lift lifting with tables and chairs for events may be required
· Complete any additional task assigned to them by the Administrative staff.

Job Description Dr. Guensler’s research team in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking for undergraduate or graduate students to work as field data collectors on projects funded by NCST (National Center for Sustainable Transportation), CARTEEH (Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health), and GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation). Undergraduate research assistants (URAs) or graduate assistants (GAs) will work under the supervision of a team of faculty members and experienced graduate research assistants during the Spring and Summer 2025 semesters. The research team is looking for individuals with an unwavering sense of responsibility and commitment who can handle high-cost equipment with care and ensure that high quality video data is collected. A current US driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required, as the position requires driving from the Georgia Tech campus to the data collection site and back to campus. Mileage is reimbursed at standard federal rates of 70 cents/mile. URAs/GAs will be expected to work at least 10 hours per week at $20.00/hour (If not enrolled in Summer classes, you can work up to 40 hours per week). Position Roles and Duties:
• Conducting field inventory of pedestrian assets through video collection and high-accuracy GPS equipment, leveraging a combination of manual review, machine vision processing, and stereo-optical point cloud analysis for precise data extraction and assessment.
• Work with the team in ensuring all operations can be successfully completed in an orderly manner.
• Verify data and equations in Excel spreadsheets/Python scripts and update the data accordingly by pulling from online sources.
• Perform literature reviews and research paper support for the team. Potential to contribute as co-authors if desired. Preferred Skills/Interest:
• Prior experience operating or managing moving equipment
• Hands-on experience conducting fieldwork
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in pedestrian assets, infrastructure, and urban mobility If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Marjorie Jorgenson in the School of CEE (marjorie.jorgenson@ce.gatech.edu) with “Field Data Collector” in the subject line and attach your latest resume (1-2 pages max) in pdf format.

Job Description The Georgia Tech Alumni Association Strategic Communications department is seeking a student worker to assist with website content management and updates. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring digital professional to work on large-scale webpage builds and a full migration of the website that serves more than 200,000 alumni, friends of Tech, and faculty. In this role, the student worker would assist the Director of Digital Strategy and Web Manager with creative digitization of magazine articles, updates and builds of webpages, migration of web content from one content management system to another, strategic decision making for marketing purposes, and occasional work with Adobe products such as Photoshop.

Primary Responsibilities
• Update GT Alumni website’s existing pages and help create new pages as necessary using Encompass and Cascade.
• Organize and log content from existing pages into spreadsheets
• Help build pages in new web experience, as part of content management system migration
• Occasionally edit or create images in Photoshop.
• Help identify improvements in UI/UX when necessary.

Desired Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Experience with UI/UX improvements
• Attention to detail
• High level of creativity
• Strong written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage several projects at one time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft OneNote, Teams, Excel, Word, and Photoshop

Education/Experience Required
Technical experience with one or more coding languages, and a working knowledge of the structures of HTML/CSS.

Job Description CREATE-X is seeking a student assistant to support the marketing efforts for all of our programs including Learn, Make, and Launch. The student assistant will work closely with CREATE -X’s Marketing Strategist to support various marketing initiatives and assist in enhancing CREATE X's brand presence. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in marketing, digital media, and event promotion.
CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in students and empower them to launch successful startups. The broader goal of this initiative is to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give Georgia Tech graduates the confidence to create their own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Marketing (60%)
- Design and distribute promotional materials (flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, etc.) and assist in website design and content updates.
- Capture, edit, and manage event photographs for marketing use.
- Conduct research on trends, preferences, and stakeholder insights to inform marketing strategies.
- Participate in student forums to gather feedback and promote CREATE-X activities.
- Support the planning, execution, and promotion of campus events, including managing materials and collaborating with student organizations.
- Create and schedule social media content, write copy for posts, and develop articles or blog posts highlighting CREATE-X initiatives and participants.
- Input and organize data to analyze engagement and track marketing performance, providing insights and reports.
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and implement creative marketing strategies.
Event Support (40%)
- Assist in organizing workshops, pitch events, and other program activities
- Provide general event support
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the program's success.
Qualification and Skills:
- Familiarity with social media platforms and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
- Strong attention to detail and visual design skills.
- Ability to work professionally and independently with appropriate direction
- Strong written and verbal communication; familiarity with AP style a plus
- Ability to conduct basic research; familiarity with Excel or AirTable a plus
- Familiarity with website design platforms
- Interest or experience in entrepreneurship and creative industries is a plus
- Basic photography and photo editing skills are preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network, table at events, and connect with diverse student populations
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed for event setup and other tasks
Hours/ Schedule: 15- 20 hours; Must be available for in-person work
Apply at: https://airtable.com/appQCCbczn7cErFsE/pagI62Sq2AbNIVJhl/form

Job Description Create-X is seeking a student assistant to support the programming efforts for Startup Launch. The student assistant will work closely with Create-X’s Launch Program Manager to support the execution of the Startup Launch program. This position is ideal for those eager to dive into the startup world, gain real-world experience, and make a meaningful impact on the success of student-led ventures.
CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in students and empower them to launch real startups. The broader goal of this initiative is to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give Georgia Tech graduates the confidence to create their own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Event Support (40%)
- Assist with event planning, logistics, setup, and breakdown for Create-X Launch events
- Support marketing and outreach efforts including community engagement
- Coordinate with staff and external partners to ensure smooth execution of program activities
- Greet and assist event attendees, participants, and speakers as needed
Administrative (30%)
- Help maintain databases, track participant information, and manage program records
- Prepare materials and resources for workshops, meetings, and other events
- Perform general office duties such as copying, filing, and answering inquiries
Miscellaneous (30%)
- Serve as a peer-to-peer guide by answering questions about Create-X programs and providing support to students interested in participating
- Assist with other projects and tasks as assigned to support the Create-X Launch program
Qualification and Skills:
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation.
• Comfortable with technology including A/V
• Ability to work professionally and independently with appropriate direction
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network, table at events, and connect with diverse student populations
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed for event setup and other tasks
• Experience or familiarity with Create-X classes and programs, especially Startup Launch is strongly preferred
• Events often happen after business hours; so, willingness and availability to work after 5 PM are needed
Hours/ Schedule: 15- 20 hours; Must be available for in-person work
Apply at: https://airtable.com/appQCCbczn7cErFsE/pagI62Sq2AbNIVJhl/form

Job Description Create-X is seeking a student assistant to support the programming efforts for Create-X. The student assistant will work closely with Create-X team to support the executing of all Create-X programs. This position is ideal eager to dive into the startup world, gain real-world experience, and make a meaningful impact on the success of student-led ventures.
CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in students and empower them to launch real startups. The broader goal of this initiative is to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give Georgia Tech graduates the confidence to create their own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Responsibilities: Event Support (40%)
- Assist with event planning, logistics, setup, and breakdown for Create-X events
- Support marketing and outreach efforts including community engagement
- Coordinate with staff and external partners to ensure smooth execution of program activities
- Greet and assist event attendees, participants, and speakers as needed
Administrative (30%)
- Help maintain databases, track participant information, and manage program records
- Interface with various stakeholders with excellent customer service
- Prepare materials and resources for workshops, meetings, and other events
- Perform general office duties such as copying, filing, and answering inquiries
Miscellaneous (30%)
- Serve as a peer-to-peer guide by answering questions about Create-X programs and providing support to students interested in participating
- Assist on specialized projects to refine scaling and operations across the Create-X portfolio Qualification and Skills:
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation.
• Comfortable with technology including A/V
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network, table at events, and connect with diverse student populations
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed for event setup and other tasks
• Experience or familiarity with Create-X classes and programs, is strongly preferred •
• Ability to work professionally and independently with appropriate direction
• Self-starter and problem solver
Events often happen after business hours; so, willingness and availability to work after 5 PM are
needed
Hours/ Schedule: 15- 20 hours; Must be available for in-person work
Apply at: https://airtable.com/appQCCbczn7cErFsE/pagI62Sq2AbNIVJhl/form