In-Prison Survey Field Research Assistant

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking undergraduate student research assistants to aid the Scandinavian Prison Project with survey data collection inside a state correctional institution. You will work under a faculty supervisor, administer surveys, and ensure ethical handling of sensitive information.

Availability includes one full day during the data collection week, plus a required training on November 16. Training and shift options will be provided; some data entry opportunities may arise in

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Penn State Beaver or Juniata College.
• Comfortable interacting with incarcerated individuals and prison staff.
• Able to work with paper surveys and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training on survey administration.
• Distribute paper surveys to incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution.
• Collect paper surveys from incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution.
• Answer questions about the project and the Prison Climate Questionnaire.
• Adhere to ethical standards and protect participant confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Beaver campus student or Juniata College student

Job description

Penn State University is seeking undergraduate student research assistants to aid the Scandinavian Prison Project with survey data collection inside a state correctional institution. You will work under a faculty supervisor, administer surveys, and ensure ethical handling of sensitive information.

Availability includes one full day during the data collection week, plus a required training on November 16. Training and shift options will be provided; some data entry opportunities may arise in