Research Assistant

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University is seeking a Research Assistant to support institutional data management. The role includes maintaining databases, preparing reports, and disseminating statistical publications to the department webpage.

You will coordinate trainings, assist the Director on studies, manage day-to-day office operations, and maintain data quality across units. Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training in business, technology, information systems, quantitative analysis, or social sciences.
• Experience with WordPress, Banner and Argos systems; MS Office skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains institutional databases and collects data from university units.
• Coordinates training sessions for faculty and staff.
• Completes reports, surveys, and requests using pre-collected data.
• Updates publications to the department webpage.
• Manages office day-to-day operations and data quality communications.
• Assists Director with research studies and related tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

WordPress

Banner

Argos

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Research Assistant

• Assists in the maintenance of institutional database including data which are collected from the various units of the university
• Coordinates training sessions for faculty and staff members
• Completes all reports, surveys, questionnaires, and requests made to the office using pre-collected data
• Updates, publishes, and disseminates a variety of print and electronic statistical publication to the department’s webpage
• Maintains a calendar of expected reporting dates, receive, pursue, and route information to and from appropriate units as necessary, and make necessary in-house communications regarding data quality
• Assists the Director in completing research studies on various aspects of the university
• Manages the day-to-day operation of the office
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years related experience and/or training in business, technology, information systems, quantitative analysis, or social sciences.

Prior experience with or willingness to learn WordPress, Banner, and Argos systems. Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio).

Licenses/Certifications

None

• Extensive knowledge in the area being researched
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good critical thinking skills
• High level of customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to commit to lengthy, complex projects