Student Technician; Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position (BUMP)

Department: Borderlands Research Institute Instructions to applicants: o 1-page cover letter o Resume o Unofficial academic transcripts o 1 letter of recommendation o Completed Sul Ross Employment Application: https://sulross.peopleadmin.com/postings/search Job Title: Student Technician; Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position (BUMP) Location: Alpine Job No.: G98236, G98240, G99446 Posting Date: 06/26/2026 Until Filled: Yes Appointment Date: 09/01/2026 Required: o Must be pursuing a B.Sc. in a natural resource-related program. o Ability to use a personal computer for basic reporting, documentation, and developing presentations. o Strong work ethic. o Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. o Must be willing to work independently and as part of a team. o Must be able to present findings at Sul Ross State University and at least 1 wildlife­ related conference. o GPA of >2.5. o Dedication of up to 19 hrs/week to research project. Staffing Reason: Institutional Primary Responsibilities: What: o Assist graduate students with research projects in the field and/or lab o Major focuses are Big Game, Conservation Biology, Game Birds, and Habitat o Tasks will depend on the specific project; however, you could potentially do any of the following (this not an exhaustive list): o Deploy/monitor field equipment (i.e., nets, traps, fence, meters, cameras, recording devices, arrays, etc…) associated with research. o Handle captured wildlife. o Conduct habitat management activities related to research. o Conduct various wildlife, vegetative, soil, and hydrological surveys. o Work in the Department greenhouse. o Collect, compile, organize, inventory, and/or analyze various collections, photos, and data. o Keep track of your time worked and report it monthly. o Take care of equipment and vehicles as you use them. o Complete other duties as assigned. When: o 2026-27 SRSU Academic Calendar (basically, Sept. 1- May 31) Where: o SRSU campus and field-research locations o NOTE: Field-research locations can present remote and harsh environmental conditions, including potentially dangerous situations involving plants, wildlife, surveys, and thermoregulation. Pay&Benefits o At time of application, depending on classification o $12/hour, Freshman: <30 credit hours o $13/hour, Sophomore: 30-59 credit hours o $14/hour, Junior: 60-89 credit hours o $15/hour, Senior: �90 credit hours https://www.sulross.edu/finance-operations/human-resources/employee-benefitsf 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. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ 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 thre…