Research Assistant
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Assistant will support a cross-institutional research collaboration between Northeastern University and the University of California Irvine focused on experiential workplace learning and equitable college-to-career transitions. This position will contribute to a multi-faceted study examining employer engagement in Northeasterns Co-op program and will play a key role in data coordination relationship management and project execution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in social sciences education public policy or related field required; Masters degree or graduate coursework preferred.
Experience with stakeholder relationship management preferably in higher education or workforce development.
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced research environment.
Familiarity with survey tools (Qualtrics) qualitative data organization or administrative data sets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SPSS R or NVivo a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of experiential education workforce development or career services research preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support data collection and management related to employer engagement and Co-op programming including quantitative administrative data and qualitative survey and interview data.
Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with university stakeholders employer contacts and research partners at UCI.
Coordinate outreach and scheduling for employer surveys and interviews.
Organize and track research activities across project phases maintaining timelines project documentation and deliverables.
Assist with data cleaning and basic data analysis; support preparation of reports policy briefs and presentations.
Prepare meeting materials and summaries for internal and external dissemination.
Duration:
This is a one-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal based on funding and project needs.
Application Instructions:
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please submit a resume cover letter detailing relevant experience and contact information for three professional references.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
106SExpected Hiring Range:
$47890.00 - $65848.75With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
