Research Assistant
- Employer
- Montclair State University
- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 22, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
- The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
- Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
- In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Job Description
SUMMARY :
Reporting to an Evaluation Associate, the Research Assistant supports data collection and associated tasks for a statewide adolescent health survey. This is a full-time, hybrid position, for which some in-person time is required each week. CREEHS is a University-based research and evaluation center that provides independent and objective program evaluation, applied research, and program planning services to state and municipal agencies, school districts, colleges and universities, community organizations, and foundations to assist them in meeting their program improvement and accountability needs in the areas of education, public health, and human services. Since its inception in 2011, CREEHS’s goal has been to help our clients collect and use information in ways that improve their programs.
This position is a grant-funded position. Employment in a grant-funded position is contingent upon the availability of funding. Appointment to a grant-funded position may be limited to the duration of the grant and is subject to termination if/when funding expires or is otherwise no longer available.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Collaborate with team members to plan and carry out applied
research work.
- Contribute to the development of data collection instruments
(e.g., surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials).
- Assist with applications to and ensure compliance with the
university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Program survey questions, manage survey instruments, and enter
data in survey software (e.g., Qualtrics).
- Assist with scheduling and recruiting participants for data
collection activities.
- Serve as the primary liaison for a portfolio of schools
participating in surveys.
- Manage and summarize qualitative and quantitative data
descriptively.
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations, including
the design of data visualizations (e.g., graphs, infographics,
slide deck presentations).
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as note-taking,
scheduling, and correspondence with school personnel.
- Organize and manage data, program documentation, and
files.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any
time.
REQUIRED :
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a
social science field, including public health, education,
evaluation, public administration, psychology, or other social
science.
- Minimum 1 year of post-degree professional experience providing
applied research, program evaluation, market research, program
planning, public administration, or related services to clients or
partners.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Quick learner; flexible and willing to learn new ideas, content
areas, and skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced
environment.
- Strong attention to detail, with respect to both numerical
accuracy and proofreading.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a team
while also being able to take initiative and work
independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of
stakeholders, including personnel in organizations and agencies
inside and outside the university, particularly schools and school
district officials.
- Experience with Google Suite (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets,
Slides, Calendar).
- Familiarity with online survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics,
Google Forms).
- Familiarity with research methods or following a standardized
protocol.
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
Department
CREEHS
Position Type
Professional - Non-Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu .
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
Company
Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others.
Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 21,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?
This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history two years in a row.
Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.
More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.
Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 21 in the country in social mobility.
Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.
Faculty include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost.
Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place.
At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets.
When you work at Montclair State, you join a talented, diverse and inclusive community of employees who work together to support the educational mission of the University.
You are part of a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Our 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 students on a beautiful 252-acrea, vibrant suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City.
Dedicated to providing employees with opportunities for professional achievement and development, we take pride in a dynamic workplace environment that respects all employees and encourages excellence.
As a Montclair State University employee, you enjoy access to:
- Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to discounted membership to the campus recreation center and tuition reimbursement
- Policies, programs and services that support our commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, multicultural diversity and inclusion
- A dynamic, sophisticated and diverse environment
- Website
- http://www.montclair.edu/
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