Student Research Assistant - Economic Data & Visualization

Hagerstown Community College; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) seeks a Student Research Assistant to support the Economic Research Center with regional data analysis, economic impact studies, and applied research. You will help prepare written products for internal and external partners and ensure work is accurate and deliverables are stakeholder-ready.

This temporary, part-time role requires current enrollment as a student (6+ credits).

Qualifications

• Must be a current HCC student with enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
• Preference for maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher in the last completed semester.
• Reliable, deadline-driven, and eager to learn in economic data analytics.
• Strong attention to detail with willingness to learn new tools and methods.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (basic formatting and organization).
• Clear written communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regional economic and demographic data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Support economic impact analysis tasks (data inputs, assumptions documentation, tables, charts, and summary outputs).
• Clean, organize, and maintain datasets and project files (spreadsheets, folders, and shared drives).
• Create tables, charts, and draft visuals for reports and presentations.
• Conduct basic research and literature or source reviews to support project work.
• Assist with drafting, proofreading, and formatting reports, briefs, and slide decks.
• Participate in project check ins and communicate progress, questions, and deadlines clearly.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with partner information and internal materials.

Skills

Reliability

Deadline-oriented

Interest in economics

Attention to detail

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Current HCC student (enrolled in ≥6 credits per semester; GPA ≥2.5 in last semester)

Job description

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) seeks a Student Research Assistant to support the Economic Research Center with regional data analysis, economic impact studies, and applied research. You will help prepare written products for internal and external partners and ensure work is accurate and deliverables are stakeholder-ready.

This temporary, part-time role requires current enrollment as a student (6+ credits).