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CCAR is routinely hiring students to fill hourly positions. 
Follow this link to see a list of hourly positions we are actively hiring.

The hourly pay rates and job codes are as follows:

Title

Job Code

Pay Range
Aug. 2020 - July 2021

Student Assistant I - Entry/Semi-Skilled
Little or no prior experience
or education required
Typically a Freshman or Sophomore 

4101

$15.00- $21.40

Student Assistant II - Intermediate/Advanced
Some previous knowledge,
experience or education required
Typically a Sophomore or Junior

4102

$15.00 - $23.00

Student Assistant III - Specialist/Lead
Prior experience, education or specialized skills required
Typically a Junior or Senior

4103

$16.60 - $27.80

Student Assistant IV - Paraprofessional
Specialized knowledge or previous
experience required, or the student has
successfully demonstrated the ability
to perform the judgment and skilled
assignments representative
of his/her field of study
Typically a Senior or Grad Student  

4104

$18.20 - $31.00

 

For more information job descriptions, please click here.

For further information or questions on a job posting, please contact CCARPayroll@colorado.edu

Appointment Dates:
Fall - August 15 through December 31
Spring - January 1 through May 14
Summer - May 15 through August 14
Please note that these dates do not follow the academic year.

Appointment percentage:
The university limits GRA AY appointments to 50% (20 hours/wk) and 100% (40 hours/wk) during the summer. Appointment percentages vary by project, supervisor and are often constrained by budget limitations. A GRA can hold no less than a 15% appointment to receive tuition remission and the number of credits included in the tuition remission is pro-rated based on the appointment percentage (see table below). Any appointment in addition to a 50% GRA needs prior approval by the Graduate School.
 

Appt hours / week Percent time FTE Tuition credit
20 50.00% 0.40 9 - 18
18 45.00% 0.36 9 - 18
16 40.00% 0.32 8
14 35.00% 0.28 7
12 30.00% 0.24 6
10 25.00% 0.2 5
8 20.00% 0.16 4
6 15.00% 0.12 3

Stipend:

Starting spring 2023 the 50% pre-comp monthly stipend is $2987/ month
Starting spring 2023 the 50% post-comp monthly stipend is $3090/month 

Tuition:

Tuition remission covers tuition and 70% of the Gold Comprehensive Insurance Plan. It is the GRAs responsibility to pay the remainder of the insurance and all mandatory fees. Some fellowships do allow for the payment of fees but department appointments do not.

Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research
University of Colorado, Boulder
3775 Discovery Drive
429 UCB
Boulder, CO 80303

Research Manager Contact:
Sarah.Melssen@colorado.edu 
Phone: (303)-492-3105

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