Research Assistant, California Medicine Scholars Program

Foundation for California Community Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The FoundationCCC is seeking a Research Assistant, 100% remote within California. This role will support research for the California Medicine Scholars Program, focusing on data collection and analysis, and contribute to reports and presentations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with California's higher education systems and possess strong technical writing skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Qualifications

• Familiarity with California higher education systems is essential.
• Proficient in APA style guidelines and formatting.
• Strong motivation and innovative project execution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in student data collection, refining, data cleaning, and coding.
• Help write, edit, and prepare documents, reports, and data visuals.
• Support team with literature reviews and IRB submissions.

Skills

Qualitative data collection

Data analysis

Technical writing

Familiarity with California higher education systems

Proficient in APA style guidelines

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

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.