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Student Technician; Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position (BUMP)

Alpine, TX โ€ข On-site

Sul Ross State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$12 - $15/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist graduate students with research projects in the field and/or lab related to wildlife and habitat.

  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain field equipment such as nets, traps, cameras, and recording devices associated with research.

  • Collect, organize, and analyze data, and keep track of work hours for reporting purposes.


Job description

Posting Details
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 Department Borderlands Research Institute Job No. G98236, G98240, G99446 Posting Date 06/26/2026 End Date Until Filled Yes Appointment Date 09/01/2026 Salary $12-$15/hr depending on student classification; for up to 19 hours per week 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.
Preferred Staffing Reason Institutional Primary Responsibilities
What:
o Assist graduate students with research projects in the field and/or lab
ย 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):
ย o Deploy/monitor field equipment (i.e., nets, traps, fence, meters, cameras, recording
ย devices, arrays, etc...) associated with research.
ย o Handle captured wildlife.
ย o Conduct habitat management activities related to research.
ย o Conduct various wildlife, vegetative, soil, and hydrological surveys.
ย o Work in the Department greenhouse.
ย o Collect, compile, organize, inventory, and/or analyze various collections, photos, and
ย 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
ย o NOTE: Field-research locations can present remote and harsh environmental conditions,
ย including potentially dangerous situations involving plants, wildlife, surveys, and
ย thermoregulation.
Pay&Benefits
o At time of application, depending on classification
ย o $12/hour, Freshman: <30 credit hours
ย o $13/hour, Sophomore: 30-59 credit hours
ย o $14/hour, Junior: 60-89 credit hours
ย 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 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 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we're strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
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