Graduate Research & Qualitative Data Specialist

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Education & Human Sciences is seeking to hire a graduate student employee to contribute to a grant funded project. This project will conduct statewide research, assessment, environmental scanning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting required to inform development of the New Mexico Literacy Institute.

The student employee will coordinate focus groups, collect and code qualitative data, visualize and communicate qualitative findings, and assist in producing reports

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours).
• Work Study eligibility as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating focus groups and collecting qualitative data.
• Organize, code, and analyze qualitative data collected from focus groups.
• Visualize and communicate qualitative findings.
• Assist in developing a preliminary report due December 3, 2026, and a final report due January 31, 2027.
• Assist with project coordination and logistics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Qualitative data analysis

Data visualization

Project coordination

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Job description

The College of Education & Human Sciences is seeking to hire a graduate student employee to contribute to a grant funded project. This project will conduct statewide research, assessment, environmental scanning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting required to inform development of the New Mexico Literacy Institute.

The student employee will coordinate focus groups, collect and code qualitative data, visualize and communicate qualitative findings, and assist in producing reports