Criminal Justice Student Worker

Job Title
Criminal Justice Student Worker

Requisition Number
DU14193

Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$16.50 - $18.50/hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

pursuing a BS or BA in criminal justice at the standing of Junior or Senior at the University of Kentucky, or currently enrolled as a student in the MS in Criminal Justice program at the University of Kentucky

Required Related Experience

interest in criminal justice research; successfully completed first semester of study

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motion typical of desk work (typing, sitting, bending, twisting, prolonged screen exposure); Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 20 lbs

Shift

10 hours per week; Flexible Shift

Job Summary

The Director of Criminal Justice Programs is looking for a student worker to work 10 hours per week, for the Spring 2026 semester. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Criminal Justice faculty to assist with research. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Art in criminal justice at the standing of Junior or Senior at the University of Kentucky, or be currently enrolled as a student in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at the University of Kentucky. Applicants must also have a keen interest in criminal justice research and have successfully completed their first semester of study. They will be responsible for assisting with the collection and analysis of data, compiling relevant literature, as well as other administrative tasks related to specific Criminal Justice projects.

Undergraduate pay rate is $16.50 per hour; first year Masters pay rate is $18.50.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/09/2026

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.