Graduate Employee-CARES-Research Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks a Graduate Employee-CARES-Research Assistant to support CARES in advancing research, training, and dissemination on threat assessment, behavioral health, and educational safety across educational levels.

The role emphasizes research support, data handling, publications, and training development with opportunities for professional growth and grant-funded funding through 08/2027.

Qualifications

• Exceptional research and communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing and assisting in all aspects of the research process.
• Experience with report/publication writing.
• Experience editing video and audio files.
• Experience in training development and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator, Graduate Research Assistants, and staff in research projects and operational needs.
• Maintain professional communication in person, by phone, and via email.
• Conceptualize designs for projects, reports, publications, trainings, and podcasts.
• Create or edit instructions for surveys and research tasks.
• Collect and enter data while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist in creating research and training products, including surveys and protocols.
• Write reports/publications and conduct literature reviews.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Engage in trainings, webinars, and professional development.
• Present research findings at conferences and webinars.
• Assist in grant writing and applying for funding.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Some in-state travel is possible.
• Well-versed in computer science and contact data collection.

Skills

Exceptional Research and Communication

Research Process Management

Report Publication Writing

Video & Audio File Management

Training Development & Support

Job description

Graduate Employee-CARES-Research Assistant

Nature & Purpose of Position: The Graduate Research Assistant plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of the Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES), dedicated to the development, engagement, and dissemination of innovative research and training in school and university safety. The focus areas include threat assessment, behavioral health, and educational safety, spanning from grade school through higher education. The graduate research assistant is expected to contribute significantly to the research process, marketing, dissemination, and training efforts in CARES, showcasing excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting CARES in achieving its objectives. This position is grant funded and is set to end 08/2027.

Key Qualifications:

1. Exceptional Research and Communication Skills
2. Proficiency in Managing and Assisting in All Aspects of the Research Process
3. Report/Publication Writing
4. Video and audio file management and editing
5. Training development and support

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Principal Investigator, Graduate Research Assistants, and other Professional Staff in both research projects and operational needs of CARES.
2. Maintain professional communication in person, via phone, and through email.
3. Conceptualize creative designs for projects, reports, publications, trainings, and podcasts.
4. Create clear instructions or edit existing instructions for tasks related to work with surveys and research projects.
5. Collect and enter data while maintaining the confidentiality of information.
6. Assist in creating research and training products, including survey and interview questionnaires, training courses, and research protocols.
7. Write reports/publications and conduct literature reviews.
8. Maintain strong attention to detail.
9. Engage in trainings, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
10. Present research findings at conferences, webinars, and other relevant platforms.
11. Assist in finding, drafting, and applying for grant funding.
12. Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
13. Some in-state travel is possible.
14. Well-versed in computer science and contact data collection

In addition to a competitive salary, qualified candidates may be eligible for tuition support.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.