Research Assistant, California Medicine Scholars Program

Foundation for California Community Colleges; California (MO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join the Foundation for California Community Colleges as a Research Assistant in a fully remote position. You will support the California Medicine Scholars Program by assisting in data collection and analysis, contributing to reports, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance access to education and healthcare in California. Ideal candidates are passionate about community service and possess familiarity with the California higher education system.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Qualifications

• Required skills include strong data collection and analysis.
• Proficient in writing reports and documentation.
• Familiar with APA style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations.
• Support administrative tasks related to IRB amendments.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Writing

Education

Familiarity with California higher education systems

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Assistant, California Medicine Scholars Program role at Foundation for California Community Colleges

Join to apply for the Research Assistant, California Medicine Scholars Program role at Foundation for California Community Colleges

Research Assistant

100% Remote within California. Must reside in California

Research Assistant

100% Remote within California. Must reside in California

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), which is a statewide partnership pathway that begins at community colleges to produce more underrepresented, primary care physicians and, in turn, reduce health disparities in California communities. The CMSP pathway includes regional, collaborative efforts organized by Regional Hubs of Healthcare Opportunity (RHHOs) and include community colleges, 4-year universities, schools of medicine, community health clinics, and community-based organizations.

The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting research and evaluation projects, activities, and efforts for the California Medicine Scholars Program. They will assist with qualitative data collection and analysis activities, working closely with the Research Manager, Associate Director, and Executive Director to conduct research that supports the improvement of the California Medicine Scholars Program. The Research Assistant will also contribute to the development of various documents, reports, and presentations.

What You’ll Do

The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting research and evaluation projects, activities, and efforts for the California Medicine Scholars Program. They will assist with qualitative data collection and analysis activities, working closely with the Research Manager, Associate Director, and Executive Director to conduct research that supports the improvement of the California Medicine Scholars Program. The Research Assistant will also contribute to the development of various documents, reports, and presentations.

• Assist in student (and as necessary, regional hub staff) data collection, refining, data cleaning, coding and preparation.
• Help write, edit, and prepare documents, sections of reports, briefs, data tables, charts, and graphs using tools such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Canva and PowerPoint
• Support the team in preparing for IRB amendments and submissions, conducting literature reviews, managing information from internal databases, and gathering data from various sources (US Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, California State Department of Education).
  
  
  

Attributes For Success

• Familiarity with the California higher education systems.
• Proficient in APA style guidelines and formatting.
• A self-starter and quick learner who is highly motivated and outcome-oriented, always seeking innovative approaches to project execution.
• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better.
• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency.
  
  
  

What We Offer

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
  
  
  

To see the full job description and to apply, please go to our Careers page at https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range

$33.65 - $38.46

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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