SE Research Assistant - Institutional Effectiveness

University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a detail-oriented research assistant to support institutional research, survey analysis, and reporting projects. This role offers exposure to survey design, data entry, and stakeholder reporting within UR's Institutional Effectiveness team.

Responsibilities include data entry, data cleaning, basic analysis with Excel, SPSS, Tableau, and preparing charts and presentations for campus partners.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in good academic standing.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; willingness to learn survey and data analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Interest in survey research, data analysis, or educational assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support as needed (scanning, shredding, filing, phones).
• Support survey development, distribution, and data entry/processing.
• Conduct basic data analysis using Excel, SPSS, Tableau, or other tools (training provided).
• Help prepare summary reports, charts, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in filing and archiving reports.
• Special projects as assigned including data entry and data review.
• Run on-campus errands as needed.
• Conduct benchmarking and literature reviews on topics relevant to institutional priorities.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security in all tasks.
• Assist with communications about student surveys as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Survey tools

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Qualtrics

SPSS

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a detail-oriented research assistant to support institutional research, survey analysis, and reporting projects. This is a great opportunity for students interested in higher education, public policy, data analytics, or research methods. You’ll gain practical experience in survey design, data analysis, and institutional reporting that directly supports strategic planning and student success initiatives at UR.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support as needed, including scanning, shredding, filing, and answering phones
• Support survey development, distribution, and data entry/processing
• Conduct basic data analysis using Excel, SPSS, Tableau, or other tools (training provided)
• Help prepare summary reports, charts, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and assist in filing and archiving reports.
• Special projects as assigned including data entry and data review
• Run on-campus errands as needed
• Conduct benchmarking and literature reviews on topics relevant to institutional priorities
• Uphold confidentiality and data security in all tasks
• Assist with communications about student surveys as needed

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; willingness to learn survey and data analysis tools
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information responsibly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in survey research, data analysis, or educational assessment

Preferred:

• Coursework in statistics, social science research methods, or data analytics
• Experience with Qualtrics
• Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, Tableau, or Excel)

Learning Outcomes & Opportunities:

• Learn how institutional research supports strategic planning and accreditation
• Gain hands‑on experience with survey methodology and data reporting
• Develop skills in data analysis, visualization, and reporting
• Understand how higher education institutions use data to improve student outcomes and organizational effectiveness

Pay Grade: SP Student 3, starting at $14.45

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.