Research Assistant - IE

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) to assist in implementing and evaluating consulting projects. You will work with community partners, record program progress, perform data entry, and support faculty researchers using SPSS and Excel for analysis and reporting.

This grant-funded role requires off-campus hours at local partner sites and reports to MCCD faculty, contributing to community

Qualifications

• Requires off-campus hours at community agencies in Harrisonburg.
• Familiarity with data collection and program evaluation.
• Experience with SPSS and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in weekly tasks related to program implementation with community partners.
• Record program progress with partner agencies.
• Aid faculty researchers in evaluation tasks.
• Conduct data entry, management, and statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel.
• Assist in grant writing and resource development.
• Prepare reports for federal grant compliance and partner agencies.

Skills

SPSS

Excel

Data entry

Statistical analysis

Education

Enrolled as degree-seeking student

Job description

Working Title: Research Assistant - IE

State Role Title:Research Assistant

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Vice President - REDI

Department: 400341 - MCCD Consultin

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $18

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date:

About JMU:

General Information

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
The Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) is a university-wide, transdisciplinary academic center, located within the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI). The mission of MCCD is to grow strong, just, and healthy communities through applied research and participatory program evaluation

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will primarily assist in the implementation and evaluation of MCCD consulting projects:

• Assist in weekly tasks related to program implementation with community partners.
• Work with clients at partner agencies to record program progress.
• Aid MCCD faculty researchers in evaluation tasks as assigned.
• Conduct data entry, management, and statistical analysis. Use of SPSS, Excel, and other software for research and data entry.
• Assist in grant writing and resource development.
• Assist in preparing reports for federal grant compliance, partner agencies, and the broader community.

Qualifications

This position requires off-campus hours at community agencies within the Harrisonburg area, as well as at the Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD). The research assistant will report directly to MCCD faculty, who will assign and prioritize duties to advance goals, monitor progress of work assignments, and provide timely feedback to the assigned research assistant and community partner. The research assistant will also participate in workshops hosted by the MCCD to facilitate student oversight and professional development.

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Employment

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate), or conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program at JMU. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible.
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