Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Student Research Assistant is for
Undergraduate upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors). Students are expected to assist faculty in the
identification and dissemination of academic research, including but not limited to collection and analysis.
Students must participate in training of the statistical and thematic analysis of data. Students should have
an interest in social science research. Students may be given the opportunity to present at academic
research presentations and/or publish academic research papers. Students with high demands on their
schedules due to extra-curricular, athletic competitions or other academic duties should not apply
Status: Exempt School: Arts Sciences and Humanities Department: Health Human & Life Sciences
Essential Job Functions
Assist in the identification of academic research.
Assist in the dissemination of academic research.
Assist in the development of research methodology
Participate in the collection and analysis of qualitative data.
Participate in the collection and analysis of quantitative data.
Attend and participate in research conferences, workshops, and trainings
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Freshmen & Sophomore Work-Study Students
Minimum Job Qualifications
Classroom experience in conducting academic research.
Ability to work at own pace with limited supervision.
Qualitative writing skills
High Level of Interpersonal skills
Leadership Qualities
Time Management Skills
Requires focused work from serious and responsible students
Five Specific Competencies
Achieving Results
Sets challenging goals, tracks progress towards them, solves performance problems, and demonstrates urgency and drive towards achieving them.
Collaboration
Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.
Communication
Clearly and respectfully conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
Customer Service
Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Strategic Focus
Understands how an organization must change considering internal and external trends and influences; keeps the big, long-range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.
Other Competencies (skills, Abilities, Behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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