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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Saco, ME is $17.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $19.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

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Project Assistant, SANE

University of New England

Biddeford, ME • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title
Project Assistant, SANE
Employment Status
Half Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Project Assistant will support the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) program by providing a broad range of administrative assistance and coordination.
ANE/SANE Program
The University of New England's Advanced Nursing Education-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (ANE-SANE) Program is a federally funded initiative that expands Maine's Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) workforce through advanced training, simulation-based education, and trauma-informed clinical preparation. The program strengthens statewide capacity to provide compassionate, evidence-based forensic care to survivors of sexual violence.
About The University of New EnglandUNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
  • Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
  • Up to 8% retirement plan match.
  • Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
  • Educational benefits:
    • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
  • Perform regular administrative duties for the project/department: answer phones and serve as department receptionist; type/print correspondences, reports, manuals, and the like; order materials and supplies; maintain appointment calendars; set up meetings; photocopy; and the like.
  • Organize and maintain various project files and records, frequently involving cross filing/cross-reference systems.
  • Compile, order and oversee distribution and inventory of curricula printing and SANE documents
  • Process specific curricula reporting paperwork and prepare for local partner.
  • Perform basic liaison functions with, faculty, staff, contract evaluators, or other department/program constituency routing to senior staff members as appropriate.
  • Assist in the creation of meeting agendas and meeting document packets.
  • Create and design materials as necessary.
  • Attend a variety of regularly scheduled meetings, including quarterly meetings in Augusta; take meeting minutes; electronically disseminate minutes.
  • Coordinate logistics for training events.
  • Compile a variety of information from both manual and computerized records including the use of Access database
  • Prepare/coordinate bulk or other special departmental mailings utilizing mail merge.
  • Edit project reports for spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.
  • Compile comprehensive end-of-year reports; assemble copies of reports; disseminate reports electronically and in hardcopy.
  • Register participants for various trainings/meetings and arrange travel and accommodations.
  • Confer regularly with immediate supervisor, other department/University personnel, and/or various firms/organizations/individuals outside the University to plan and coordinate activities, exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
  • Understand and comply with the University of New England Safety Manual.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Travel to out of town trainings 2-3 times annually.

Qualifications
Associate's degree in business or other appropriate discipline, plus two to three years of relevant clerical and administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills. Experience in organizing and maintaining moderately complex filing and records systems.
    Familiarity with Access database entry a plus
  • Good reading, spelling/grammar and general writing and math skills. Familiarity with bookkeeping/accounting training or experience desirable.
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals/organizations.
  • Previous UNE experience desirable.

EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Additional Note
This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.19
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022PS0812P
Open Date
02/09/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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