Research Assistant - MCCD Evaluation & Data Analysis

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

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