Research Assistant - PEP
Research Assistant - PEP
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Job Description
The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes drive from Parkville Shawnee Basehor and Kansas City Kansas.
THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth Kansas just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth its satellite location in Overland Park as well as online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
USM is seeking a dedicated and detailoriented Research Assistant to support a grantfunded project aimed at assessing the needs of incarcerated students and enhancing program outcomes through datadriven interventions. This twoyear parttime position offers 20 hours per week during the 9month academic calendar with a flexible hybrid work environment. The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in collecting and inputting data from surveys conducted within five different male correctional facilities near Leavenworth Kansas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Survey Administration Management and Data Collection
- Assist with administering a Likert scale survey
- Travel occasionally to local correctional facilities to conduct surveys and interact with program participants
- Ensure anonymity and confidentiality of survey responses identifying students only by prison location
- Compile input and organize survey data for analysis
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare clear and comprehensive reports summarizing key findings challenges and recommendations
- Document processes methodologies and insights to support broader applicability and adaptation of the resources across different higher education prison (HEP) programs
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the project lead and prison education program staff
- Engage with prison staff and adhere to facility guidelines and protocols when working onsite
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in social sciences psychology education or a related field (Graduate students are also encouraged to apply)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and experience with database management
- Familiarity with statistical software such as JASP SPSS or R is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills especially in sensitive environments
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a teamoriented setting
- Must be comfortable with occasional travel to correctional facilities
- Respectful and adaptable to a correctional facility environment adhering to all relevant protocols and requirements
POSITION DETAILS
- 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling
- 2year appointment ending December 2026
- Hybrid work environment remote and onsite work
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions: email human resources at
Employment Type
Full-Time
