Student Research Assistant, Equity in Student Responses to Grading

Douglas College; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Coquitlam seeks a Student Research Assistant to support a faculty research project on grading strategies. This role involves interviewing students, analyzing data, and contributing to publications. Eligible candidates include enrolled students at Douglas College. This position offers valuable research experience in an inclusive environment, with flexible hours of up to 20 per week.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least one course at Douglas College.
• Ability to engage with sensitive topics.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with faculty-led research on student grading response.
• Conduct interviews with social work students.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Qualitative data analysis

Education

Enrollment in a relevant program

Tools

MS Office 365

NVIVO

SPSS

Job description

Overview

Student Research Assistant, Equity in Student Responses to Grading – You’re passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.

Be a part of an institution

Douglas College defines a great career as doing what you love and being good at it. It strives to be one of BC’s Top Employers and seeks passionate, motivated people to join in making Douglas College one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. Douglas College promotes a healthy work–life balance, professional growth and development, and a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Position description

You will be assisting with a faculty-led research project exploring the ways in which students respond to an alternative grading and assessment approach. The role includes study recruitment activities under supervision, interviewing social work student participants, analyzing data, report-writing, and contributing to a jointly authored research publication.

Responsibilities

• Acting ethically, in accordance with the study proposal approved by Douglas College, and provide support by: giving in-class presentations to inform social work students about the study; interviewing student participants about their history and experiences; recording and transcribing student participant interviews; supporting student participants to complete the research survey; responding to student inquiries and arranging student interviews and incentives; analyzing qualitative data; analyzing quantitative data, if appropriate; drafting reports presenting the study’s methods and findings; contributing to a jointly authored publication; collaborating with other research assistants and the faculty researcher; attending online or in-person meetings with the research team; meeting study deadlines
• To be successful in this role you will need: interviewing and/or counselling skills, including the ability to engage with sensitive topics; an understanding of qualitative data analysis processes; excellent communication skills (written and oral); strong problem solving and time management skills; proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word and Excel); research methods courses in applied community studies, social sciences or health sciences an asset; knowledge of NVIVO and SPSS an asset; note: students enrolled in the SOWK BSW Program are not eligible to apply

Eligibility

Domestic and international student eligibility is described below. The domestic and international criteria are to be used to determine eligibility to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant.

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia throughout the work term; OR
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia, has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Note: Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Other information

The position is located at the Coquitlam campus. Hours of work: up to 20 hours/week. Work terms are Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026. Location: Social Work Department. Posting Number 02599SA. Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025. End Date: needs a Criminal Records Check (No). Open Date 08/08/2025. Close Date: Open Until Filled.

Equity statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment and welcomes all applicants, including groups experiencing inequity.

Application instructions

Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. Please include the following: Douglas College Student ID number or indication of enrollment; Domestic or International student status; Work terms you are applying for (Winter 2025 or Summer 2025). If selected for an interview please bring one of the following: proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College or from another post-secondary institution; or domestic student proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of enrollment for the term immediately following the work term; or proof of two courses at another BC post-secondary institution in the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of enrollment for the term immediately following the work term.

Supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold.
• * Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination
• * If you are a current or former student, please enter your student number
• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment

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