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Type of Position:

Research Data Analysis

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Department:

ITMAE

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Undergraduate Researcher will support the research activities under the NSF-funded project investigating the varying dynamics of leadership at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) specifically focusing on understanding the impacts of such turnover cases of excellence impacts on research capacity and workforce development. Ultimately developing recommendations for best practices. The student will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and project staff gaining hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods data collection analysis and dissemination.

Assist with literature reviews and background research on HBCU leadership institutional transitions and STEM education contexts.
Participate in data collection activities (e.g. surveys interviews focus groups) under supervision.
Help in organizing cleaning and managing research data (qualitative transcripts quantitative survey data) and maintaining files.
Contribute to data analysis efforts (e.g. coding qualitative data assisting with descriptive statistics) and preparation of research summaries.
Support preparation of research dissemination materials (e.g. presentations reports posters).
Attend project meetings and contribute ideas for research activities and outreach.
Adhere to research ethics data protection guidelines and participate in required training (e.g. IRB human subjects protection).
Other duties as assigned consistent with the goals of the project

Qualifications:

Enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff preferably in Education Social Sciences STEM disciplines or related fields.

Strong interest in higher education HBCUs leadership studies diversity in STEM or organizational change.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented organized and capable of managing multiple tasks.

Comfortable with some data handling and willingness to learn research methods and software (e.g. Word Excel SPSS NVivo or similar).

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Prior research experience is a plus but not required.

Must be available to commit up to 20 hours per week during the semester and abide by the schedule agreed upon with the supervising researcher.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$15 -$20 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Letters of Recommendation Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Sharron Williams Employment Manager
Human Resources

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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No Background Check Required

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible:

No