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Class II - Student Interview & Survey Research Assistant - 2020ST
Job ID	14925
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Enrichment Programs
Date Posted	Sep 04, 2024
Category	Research
Job Description	Work-Study Research Assistant Program Faculty Name: Scott Brown Faculty Department/Office: Office of Global Affairs General Research Focus: The UConn Office of Global Affairs is committed to supporting the assessment process for measuring the impact of the Experiential Global Learning (EGL) program on students - both immediate and long-term, by establishing an Assessment Team led by Dr. Brown, which has created and administered The UConn Intercultural Competency Scale (UICS). The UICS is administered in a pre- and post- format, as well as interviewing a sample of EGL participants after graduation in an online focus group. Brief Position Description: Two (2) WSRAs are being recruited to become members of the assessment team to support: recruitment, administration, coding, analyzing and report writing related to this project. Research assistants will be trained, supported and mentored related to the research process in the social sciences. Training in qualitative coding and analyses, as well as quantitative analyses will be provided. These assistants will participate in report writing and be recognized with authorship opportunities, as appropriate. WSRAs will be expected to work approximately 6 hours per week, and some of the work may be remote. Students interested in gaining experience in the field of social science research will have this opportunity - from ethics training to qualitative coding systems for analyzing open-ended items, to quantitative analyses for estimates of reliability, validity and measuring change based on EGL experiences. Further, as proposals are submitted for presentations at professional and academic conferences, research assistants will participate in all phases - including the actual presentation. A "Student Interview & Survey Research Assistant - 202" will assist faculty in research efforts utilizing survey research techniques. For this position, the two WSRAs will recruit EGL participants to complete The UConn Intercultural Competency Scale (UICS) PRE- and POST- EGL programing and monitor their progress pre- to post. They will also be trained as a pair of qualitative coders to score and categorize the participants open-ended responses. WSRAs will also assist in analyses of the quantitative data - response scales as well as demographics, and calculate reliability estimates for subgroups in the sample. Additionally, the WSRAs will be trained in report writing for different audiences - Internal to UConn, social media, and academic and professional organizations. The first step after selection, the WSRAs will be trained in the ethical and professional practices of Human Subjects research and complete the CITI training process (online).
Job Requirements	Job Requirements - A student must: Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award Be able to operate computer, phone, and/or other research equipment Have strong communication skills (verbal and written) Be able to maintain confidentiality Complete required research reflections and a professional development experience Meet with an OUR staff member for one advising appointment each semester to discuss learning, goals, and next steps Must have a positive work ethic - be motivated, organized and detail oriented related to this project; Must be able to handle confidential data in a secure manner, Must be available for approximately 6 hours per week (Two 3-hour blocks a week; one block MAY be remote, if the student wants this option). Note: Applicants are not required to have substantial social science research experience to be successful in this position, as long as they are Willing to Learn. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to students with some coursework and research experience, related to the social sciences (e.g., psychology, anthropology, human development, sociology, etc.). However, students who are motivated and organized but do not have research experience will be considered. A willingness to learn new research skills and to be part of a team environment is highly valued.
Available Openings	3
Hours	6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate	$15.84/hour
Time Frame	Academic Year
Contact Name	Jodi Eskin
Contact Email	N/A
Work Location	N/A
Phone	860-486-7939
Fax	860-486-0222

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