What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grad Research Assistant - Office for Research On Student Success position at University of Illinois?
Grad Research Assistant - Office for Research On Student Success
Hiring Department: Office for Research on Student Success
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1018598
Posting Close Date: 05/05/23
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant starting in May, 2023.
Duties & Responsibilities
The RA will work on undergraduate education research and evaluation projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have quantitative and qualitative research, assessment/evaluation, and IRB experience, as well as excellent writing skills, good organizational skills, office skills, and content knowledge in higher education, developmental/community/educational psychology, and/or student success. Data analytic skills are essential. Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and Word is required.
For fullest consideration, please submit your CV/resume and cover letter specifying your suitability for the position online by May 5, 2023. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please note that this is a 50% summer assistantship with the possibility of extension to the fall and spring semesters, pending funding availability and performance. The position may be eligible for a tuition waiver, contingent on hire date, enrollment requirements, etc.
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