Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas A&M University System in College Station, Texas, is seeking a Research Assistant to provide general research, program, administrative, outreach, and data support for assigned projects.

The role involves data entry, organization of project materials, coordination with schools and participants, and maintaining records. A Bachelor's degree is required, with no minimum experience specified. May require travel and flexible hours based on project needs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No minimum experience required.

Aufgaben

• Enter, update, review, and maintain information in datasets, spreadsheets, databases, or other records.
• Utilize mail, email, and telephone to contact schools, organizations, and program participants.
• Prepare, print, organize, and distribute research materials and surveys.
• Assist with reports, records, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Provide additional support to research and program personnel as needed.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Administrative support

Outreach

Microsoft Office

Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

**Job Title**Research Assistant**Agency**Texas A&M University**Department**Public Service And Administration**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)**Job Description****What We Want**The **Research Assistant** will provide general research, program, administrative, outreach, and data support for assigned projects. Responsibilities may include communicating with schools, organizations, or other program participants, preparing and organizing project materials, entering and maintaining data, reviewing information for accuracy, assisting with mailings and correspondence, and providing other research or program support as needed. The Research Assistant may collaborate with research and program personnel in support of assigned projects. **What You Need to Know****Salary:** Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.**Cover Letter/Resume:** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. **Other Requirements and Factors:*** May require occasional travel.* May require occasional work outside normal business hours based on research or project needs.* If applicable, this position may be funded through grant and/or contract funding and may be contingent upon continuation of available funding and satisfactory job performance.* This position may accommodate a temporary organizational or research need. Hours and length of employment may vary based on project needs and available funding. **Essential Duties/Tasks****Research and Data Support*** Enter, update, review, and maintain information in existing datasets, spreadsheets, databases, or other research and program records.* Review source materials and supporting documentation to ensure information is entered accurately and consistently.* Assist with data collection, data coding, and maintenance of research or program information.* Assist with maintaining organized and accurate research and project documentation.* Perform validation or quality review procedures as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.* Follow established procedures for handling confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information. **Outreach and Communication*** Utilize mail, email, and telephone communication to contact schools, organizations, research participants, program participants, or other stakeholders.* Assist with securing participation, obtaining information, providing project information, and conducting appropriate follow-up.* Maintain records of outreach activities, responses, and participation.* Communicate and collaborate with research and program personnel regarding assigned outreach activities. **Research Materials and Administrative Support*** Prepare, print, organize, collate, and distribute research or program materials, surveys, correspondence, or mailings.* Perform appropriate checks to ensure materials and information are complete and accurate.* Assist with reports, records, correspondence, and other research or project documentation.* Assist with general administrative and organizational needs related to assigned research projects and programs. **Additional Research Support*** Assist with special projects, data coding, document review, translation services, or other research and program activities as needed.* Provide additional support to research and program personnel as assigned. **Qualifications****Required Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* None required. **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in research support, administrative support, program support, education, outreach, customer service, data entry, or a related area.* Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, surveys, records, or other data management systems.* Experience communicating with schools, organizations, research participants, program participants, or other stakeholders.* Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.* Experience supporting research, survey, educational, or community-based projects. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.* Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.* Ability to accurately enter, review, organize, and maintain information.* Ability to communicate effectively through telephone, email, written correspondence, and in person.* Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records.* Ability to manage multiple assignments and follow established procedures.* Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or personally identifiable information.* Attention to detail.