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Class II - Student Research Review Assistant - 2050ST
Job ID	15131
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Enrichment Programs
Date Posted	Dec 11, 2024
Category	Research
Job Description	Work-Study Research Assistant Program Faculty Name: Kevin Ferreira van Leer Faculty Department: Human Development and Family Sciences General Research Focus: The Using Our Voices to Transform Hispanic Serving Institutions is a mixed methods participatory action research project that examines Latine student perceptions of “servingness” at California State University, Sacramento, a Hispanic Serving Institution. The project has utilized photovoice and a survey of undergraduate Latine students. More information about the project can be found here: https://www.usingourvoiceshsi.com/ Brief Position Description: The research assistant has the opportunity to support analysis and writing in the study listed above. Common tasks will include literature searches, transcription of interviews, qualitative coding, writing summaries of research, developing presentations, and proofreading writing products. Additional tasks may include scheduling meetings among community partners, preparing summaries of meetings, and planning agendas for community-partner meetings. Additional tasks related to the project may be completed as needed. The research assistant will have the opportunity to learn more about the role of higher education institutions in supporting Latino students. They will gain skills in qualitative - grounded theory - methodology and participatory action research approaches. This will include transcribing focus groups, qualitative coding, and utilizing abductive thinking to identify themes in data. They will also learn how to read, review and summarize existing research and prepare summaries of the research. A "Student Research Review Assistant - 205" will assist faculty in research effort by conducting review of literature and subject material specific to research topics. A student in this position may: Compile a list of possible references from index or abstract sources Look up and check references Extract information from sources Organize and classify data Tabulate and analyze data Proofread and edit reports & research copy Prepare bibliographies and indexes Code/plot and analyze data Review forms and/or notes for completeness Transcribe from digital recorders Assist in the preparation of copy for publication Attend training sessions and staff meetings Perform miscellaneous duties as directed
Job Requirements	Job requirements - A student must: Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award Be able to operate a computer 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 Interest in higher education policy, education, Latino communities, immigration, and/or human development Previous coursework in Sociology, Anthropology, Human Development & Family Sciences, Psychology, Education or related field Preferred qualifications: Strong writing skills Strong self-management and organizational skills Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint) Completed a social science research methods course Interest in social science research and/or participatory action research Fluency in Spanish
Available Openings	2
Hours	6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Compensation	$16.50/hour
Time Frame	Spring
Contact Name	Jodi Eskin
Contact Email	N/A
Work Location	N/A
Phone	860-486-7939
Fax	860-486-0222

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