Graduate Research Assistant: CARE Framework (Qualitative)

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support the CARE Framework Project. This role involves coordinating focus groups, data transcription, and qualitative analysis across UNG campuses, with attention to IRB protocols and data confidentiality.

Ideal candidates will have graduate coursework in qualitative methods, strong communication skills, and experience with diverse student populations. This is a part-time, in-person position based at UNG campuses.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate degree program at UNG (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Graduate coursework or experience in qualitative research methods, social sciences, communication, psychology, education, or related field.
• Experience with focus group facilitation, interviewing, or community-based research; familiarity with qualitative analysis software.
• Experience interacting with diverse student populations (first-gen, adult learners, military-affiliated).

Responsibilities

• Support focus groups across UNG campuses: logistics, facilitation, and consent handling.
• Coordinate transcription, anonymize transcripts per IRB protocols, and manage data files.
• Assist with qualitative thematic analysis alongside Co-Investigators.
• Contribute to literature reviews, framework documents, and stakeholder materials.
• Assist in final CARE Framework report preparation and dissemination webinar logistics.

Education

Graduate coursework in qualitative research, social sciences, psychology, education, or related field

GPA ≥ 3.0

Focus group facilitation

Interviews

Qualitative analysis software

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to travel to UNG campuses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support the CARE Framework Project. This role involves coordinating focus groups, data transcription, and qualitative analysis across UNG campuses, with attention to IRB protocols and data confidentiality.

Ideal candidates will have graduate coursework in qualitative methods, strong communication skills, and experience with diverse student populations. This is a part-time, in-person position based at UNG campuses.