Student Office Assistant for the Iowa Electronic Markets

Work for the nation’s first real money prediction market (www.biz.uiowa.edu/iem). Work 3-10 hours per week starting out but could be up to 20 hours per week during peak times and receive extensive training on all IEM operations. Hourly rate range is $12.00 - $13.00. Flexible daytime office hours, scheduled around student’s classes and activities schedule. Students must be available during summer and breaks (some time away permitted). Responsibilities include processing new trader accounts, deposits and withdrawals, answering e-mail inquiries, providing customer and low-level technical support to traders, and filing paperwork. There may be occasional research projects or information collecting projects.  Applicants must have a basic understanding of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Access). Applicants should be self-motivated, organized, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities. Ability to interact professionally with traders over the phone and through email is an essential part of this position.