What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grad Research Assistant position at University of Illinois?
Grad Research Assistant
Hiring Department: iLead
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024907
Posting Close Date: May 23, 2024
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 UIC Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development (iLEAD) is seeking a graduate student (Masters or Doctoral) to assist with research and assessment tasks. iLEAD, which is within UIC's College of Business, conducts research, programming, and assessment about leadership and people-related workplace issues. This graduate hourly worker will be hired for Fall 2024 and work at the graduate hourly pay rate. Employment may be extended beyond December of 2024, depending on graduation date and performance. The Candidate must be a graduate student and enrolled here at UIC.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with tasks related to research and assessments within iLEAD, including student data collections.
- Maintain and update iLEAD database with survey results.
- Build and generate customized reports using MS Access and VBA.
- Manage iLEAD equipment inventory.
- Liaise with other offices in obtaining student data relevant to iLEAD’s work.
- Meet regularly with the iLEAD team.
- Additional duties also include programming and managing surveys using Qualtrics.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of database systems along with expertise in R/Python is a must.
- Proven work experience with SQL, MS Access, VBA, Advanced Excel, database design and management.
- Ability to work with MS Access reports.
- Basic understanding of Qualtrics Enterprise Survey Platform.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools like Excel, Word, etc.
- Basic understanding of IBM SPSS Statistics to perform data merging and manipulation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must currently be enrolled in a Graduate Program at UIC.
Preferred Qualifications
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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