Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Program. The URA program encourages outstanding juniors and seniors to pursue graduate study by offering them hands-on experience in a formal research environment. Participation in the URA Program assists students in making career decisions and in attaining information about graduate education and fellowships. In its twenty-sixth year, the URA program continues to help students develop technical and specialized skills as well as foster originality, imagination, judgment, and patience -- the traits of an independent scholar.

Faculty members of Iowa State also benefit from working closely with talented undergraduates. Submitting an application does not guarantee a URA.

To qualify for the URA Program, students must:

• Be classified as juniors or seniors by the beginning of the term employed as a URA
• File the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for work study funding (be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen)
• Maintain an ISU cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
• Complete URA application (deadline of March 29)

Faculty procedures for the URA Program:

• Complete URA Faculty application (deadline of March 29)
• Interview student(s) and make offers of employment
• Complete Letter of Intent
• Complete Work Study Authorization Form on Access Plus

Applications and the guidelines and procedures are available on-line at: financialaid.iastate.edu/employment/ura.php

For further information contact Julie Arnold at (515) 294-0103 or jaarnol@iastate.edu

SDSU Extension is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Crops Business Management Extension Field Specialist. We are looking for an individual to join us in growing our programs at the regional extension center located in Aberdeen, SD by successfully engaging the public and bridging research to practice. Minimum requirements: Master’s Degree with one degree in economics, agricultural business, business administration, or closely related field. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel. Must have a valid SD Driver’s License or be able to obtain prior to beginning employment. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by April 30, 2013. Contact Matthew Diersen at matthew.diersen@sdstate.edu or (605) 688-4864. To apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search for the position, and follow the electronic application process. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer.