Job Title:BASS Intern, Lobos LEAD Program
Location:Alpine
Department:Behavioral & Social Sciences
Job No.:G98274
Posting Date:05/16/2025
Until Filled:Yes
Appointment Date:08/25/2025
Salary:$15.63 hour - 19 hours/week
Required:No experience required.Must be capable of some physical labor and be organized.Must be enrolled at Sul Ross State University and in good academic standing.
Preferred:Working toward a B.A. in one of the following programs:o Behavioral Sciences (Anthropology, Communication, History, Political Science, Public
Administration, Psychology and Sociology)Interest in the above disciplines.
Independent worker.
Staffing Reason:Institutional
Primary Responsibilities:Purpose of Job: Works with the Behavioral and Social Sciences (BASS) department to assist with research, data collection and analysis, literature review, and other various duties as assigned. This position will work with the faculty and staff to provide student support, peer-mentoring, engagement with community and educational outreach. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support faculty and researchers in conducting research projects related to Behavioral and Social Sciences.
- Help gather and analyze data and prepare reports on research findings.
- Assist in designing surveys, interviews, or experiments as part of ongoing research studies.
- Assist in data collection through surveys, interviews, and observational methods.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Excel).
- Compile and organize data for easy access and interpretation by faculty members.
- Attend outreach events on behalf of the department. (Sully Showcase, Lobo Days, etc.)
- Conduct literature reviews to identify current trends, theories, and practices in behavioral and social sciences.
- Provide support to students during office hours, answering questions related to course content or assignments.
- Support community-based research and outreach initiatives that connect behavioral and social science with real-world issues.
- Assist in organizing and participating in community events or workshops focused on behavioral health, social science awareness, or related topics.
- Assist in managing the department's social media accounts and help in creating content for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
- Promote department events, research findings, and initiatives through newsletters, blogs, and other communications channels.
- Provide assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are conducting independent research projects.
- Facilitate study groups or peer mentoring sessions for students in behavioral and social science courses.
- Support adherence to ethical guidelines in research and data collection (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent).
- Ensure compliance with institutional review board (IRB) procedures or other regulatory bodies when conducting research involving human subjects.
- Participate in workshops, seminars, or training sessions to develop research, teaching, and communication skills in the field of behavioral and social sciences.
- Other duties as assigned with consent.
- Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times
Supervision: Direct supervision from Vincent Martin for day to day instruction. Multiple faculty will also act as the Faculty Mentor within the Lobos LEAD Program. At least one self-performance evaluation and supervisor performance evaluation to be conducted at least once per appointment cycle. Lobos LEAD Program:The mission of Lobos LEAD is to provide students of Sul Ross State University the opportunity to take on leadership roles and employment opportunities that will translate into real world marketable skills, career preparation, and personal success. Initial pilot funding provided by the Title III LoboTrack to Success in STEM (LTS) grant, an initiative to engage the talent, motivation, energy, and aspirations from within our university community to address the identified national imperative to attract, retain, and graduate increased numbers of Hispanic and low-income students. All other duties as assigned unique to the department. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.
Other Information:An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
About SRSU:Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing
Is Background Check Required?:Yes