Quantitative Research Methodology Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Quantitative Research Methodology Assistant who will train faculty in using quantitative data analysis software and provide one-on-one consultations. You will help design and deliver workshops for departments as part of CFE faculty programming.

In collaboration with the Director of Data and Statistical Analysis, you will explore new tools, troubleshoot questions, and contribute to ongoing faculty support.

Qualifications

• Provide guidance and training to faculty on quantitative data analysis software.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations and custom workshops for departments.
• Collaborate on researching new tools and troubleshooting questions from faculty.
• Other duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training to faculty on quantitative data analysis software.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations; custom workshops for departments; and general faculty workshops as part of CFE faculty programming.
• Collaborate on researching new tools and troubleshooting solutions to questions received from faculty.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Student mentorship

Workshop facilitation

Consultation skills

Data analysis guidance

Tools

SPSS

STATA

SAS

EViews

Mathematica

MATLAB

R

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

CFE Research

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Quantitative Research Methodology Assistant provides guidance and training to faculty on the use of quantitative data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, EViews, Mathematica, MATLAB, R, and others. In collaboration with the Director of Data and Statistical Analysis, they conduct one-on-one consultations; custom workshops for departments; and general faculty workshops as part of CFE faculty programming. They also collaborate on researching new tools and troubleshooting solutions to questions received from faculty.

Essential Functions:

• Provide guidance and training to faculty on the use of quantitative data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, EViews, Mathematica, MATLAB, R, and others.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations; custom workshops for departments; and general faculty workshops as part of CFE faculty programming.
• Collaborate on researching new tools and troubleshooting solutions to questions received from faculty.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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