Graduate Employee - Teaching and Learning Center - Research Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Job summary

A university in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to aid in assessing teaching and learning programs. This role focuses on data entry and analysis, requiring a detail-oriented graduate student who enjoys working with spreadsheets. Responsibilities include managing records, compiling reports, and supporting office tasks as needed. The position offers professional development and exposure to educational assessment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be detail-oriented and enjoy working with data.
• Interest in educational assessment or program evaluation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support program assessment by entering and organizing data.
• Assist in compiling data reports for internal use.
• Help manage records and data related to event participation.
• Perform general office tasks like photocopying and filing.
• Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with staff on projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate student

Job description

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

Hours: 20 hours per week

Work Schedule: Graduate Employees must collaborate professionally to ensure office coverage during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).

The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (RA) to support our Associate Director of Assessment in the evaluation of TLC programs. The RA will play a key role in data collection, entry, and analysis to help determine the effectiveness and impact of our teaching and learning initiatives. This is a data-focused position, ideal for a graduate student who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with spreadsheets and organizing information, and is interested in educational assessment or program evaluation. The majority of the RA’s responsibilities will be related to data entry, maintenance, and reporting. While the primary focus is research and data, the RA may occasionally assist with basic office tasks or provide support during TLC programs. The RA is expected to maintain professionalism at all times and adhere to department and institutional policies. Ongoing training, feedback, and professional development will be provided as part of the position.

Job Duties

• Support program assessment efforts by entering, cleaning, and organizing data from TLC programs using Microsoft Excel, or other institutional tools
• Assist in compiling data reports, summaries, and visualizations for internal use and assessment purposes
• Help manage records and data related to event participation, feedback surveys, and workshop outcomes
• Perform general office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and preparing documents, forms, or correspondence
• Occasionally greet and assist visitors or callers in a friendly, professional manner and refer them to appropriate resources as needed
• Collaborate with TLC staff on special projects and initiatives, including administrative tasks such as tracking submissions, managing applications, and supporting communication efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned