Begun Center Student

Case; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University’s Begun Center seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to gain hands-on experience in social science and criminal justice research. The role introduces the student to the research process, supporting data entry, data organization, coding, and preparation of materials as part of a team.

This entry-level position emphasizes attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow established research procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Basic familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey data entry.
• Data organization, coding, and quality assurance.
• Literature reviews and preparation of research materials.
• Data-management tasks.
• Provide general administrative support related to ongoing research projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research methods

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University

Social science or related field

Job description

Case Western Reserve University: STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (STUDENT)

Open Date

Oct 14, 2026

Description

The Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at Case Western Reserve University is seeking to hire an Undergraduate Research Assistant. This position is designed to introduce the student to the research process while providing hands-on experience supporting social science and criminal justice research projects.

The Research Assistant will assist with foundational research activities, including survey data entry, data organization, coding, quality assurance, literacture reviews, and prepartion of research materials. A substantial portion of the position will involve accurate survey data entry and related data-management tasks. The Research Assistant may also provide general administrative support related to ongoing research projects.

This entry‑level position is intended to provide the student with a strong foundation in fundamental research skills and experience working as part of a research team. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour and is for 5-8 hours per week.

Qualifications

Required

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University.
• Strong attention to detail and committment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow established research procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Basic familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Preferred

• Enrollment in a socal science or related field.
• Expereince in a juvenile justice setting.
• Interest in criminal justice, criminology, courts, corrections, policing, juvenile justice, victimization, violence, or related social-policy research.
• Experience with data entry, spreadsheets, databases, survey research, or other research-related activities.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.