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Job Opportunity: Admin Financial Specialist, Department of Statistics
Posted Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:03:00 -0700
The Administrative Financial Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to the chair by maintaining an understanding and involvement in their activities and responsibilities; acting as the first point of contact for the department; acting as the chair's representative in particular situations; assisting with special projects in such areas as development, accreditation, promotion and tenure, curriculum, enrollment, surveys, and recruitment; and the organization and management of department, academic, business, and financial systems. Develop and maintain department budget system; review requests for expenditures of funds; order, expedite, and track material purchases; ensure the proper operation of office equipment; ensure the proper disbursement of funds; process personnel action forms; monitor, reconcile, and maintain records; provide grant proposal preparation assistance; initiate correspondence; identifying, researching and resolving problems; liaising with individuals and departments on and off campus; coordinate travel; arrange meetings; and ensure compliance with department, college, and university procedures. Supervise work-study personnel. Function with minimal supervision in an academic department. For more information and to apply, click here. Read moreStatistical Consulting Center Hours for Fall
Posted Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:42:00 -0800
The Statistical Consulting Center provides assistance in the design of experiments and sample surveys, advice on statistical analyses, and expertise on recent developments in statistical research. Proper statistical design and analysis play a key role in producing quality research. The best time to seek statistical consulting is during the earliest stages of the research project, and before any data collection stage. Faculty members, staff, and graduate students from any discipline are welcome. This spring, the center will be moving into the new IRIC building.Read more
UI Student Earns National Fellowship for Graduate Research
Posted Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0700
A University of Idaho undergraduate has earned a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation that will fund three years of her graduate education. Read moreUI Scientist: Honeybee Hive Collapse Mystery Rooted in Hive Size
Posted Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:04:00 -0800
University of Idaho professor Brian Dennis is helping scientists understand a baffling but vitally important puzzle: What is causing the decline of honeybees? Working in collaboration with William Kemp, a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist and UI alumnus, Dennis has built a mathematical model that lays the blame squarely on the bees themselves. Read moreSpring Hours for the Statistical Consulting Center
Posted Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800
The Statistical Consulting Center (SCC) provides assistance in the design of experiments and sample surveys, advice on statistical analyses, and expertise on recent developments in statistical research. Proper statistical design and analysis play a key role in producing quality research. The best time to seek statistical consulting is during the earliest stages of the research project, and before any data collection stage. Faculty members, staff, and graduate students from any discipline are welcome. Read more