Research Study Assistant
Research Study Assistant
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 14 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
323L-YNCSNPS - Research Study AssistantBusiness Title:
Research Study AssistantEmployee Type:
Classified () (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Office of Research Social & Economic Science Research Center is recruiting for a Research Study Assistant. In this role youll play a key part in supporting survey research by performing a variety of assignments involving both quantitative and qualitative data. Youll be responsible for coding data entry and verification as well as reviewing templates and codebooks to ensure consistency and accuracy. Your attention to detail will be important as you will format transcriptions process documents and proofread materials. Youll also establish and maintain manual or electronic recordkeeping and filing systems and conduct data lookups to support research efforts. If youre looking for a role where your skills in data processing and organization make a real impact wed love to have you on our team.
Additional Information:
This is a part time (50% FTE) project position. This position is overtime eligible.
Project End Date: This is a project position expected to end on 8/31/2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $1566 - $2059.50 (prorated at 50% FTE) Range 34 Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic areaANDone year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Program Specialty: understanding of social science survey processes and data analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience with data analysis
Proficient in Microsoft software Excel Word and other computer software programs.
Familiar with how to compile a Data Entry Code Book and report review and preparation.
About Social and Economic Sciences Research Center - Supporting social science research at Washington State University and responding to the policy needs of public agencies and others in Washington State and the the largest university-based survey research center in the Pacific Northwest because we believe in doing research the right way. For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values please visit our website linked above.
Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: Social and Economic Sciences Research Center
Location: Pullman WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
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