WAE Research Assistant

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a WAE Research Assistant to support a study of a summer learning camp for middle school students. The role involves literature review, design and execution of the study, and collaboration with faculty.

The position includes drafting a 15–20 page manuscript and assisting with data collection and analysis. A Bachelor's degree is required; prior research experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• 20%- Conduct a review of current literature related to the design of summer learning experiences in English Language Arts and Mathematics for middle school students.
• 30%- Identify effective models and 'best practices' and conduct an analysis that connects camp design to learning theories and youth development.
• 40%- Develop a 'rough' draft of a manuscript (15 to 20 pages) for the design of a summer learning camp that can be implemented in the college next summer.
• 10%- Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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WAE Research Assistant

Position Type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department

LSUAM HSE - Office of Educational Research (Eugene Kennedy (00011900))

Work Location

H.P. Long Field House

Pay Grade

Temporary

Job Description

College of Human Sciences & Education

Office of Educational Research

This individual will assist with design and execution of a study of a summer learning camp for middle school students.

Job Responsibilities

• 20%- Conduct a review of current literature related to the design of summer learning experiences in English Language Arts and Mathematics for middle school students.
• 30%- Identify effective models and "best practices" and conduct an analysis that connects camp design to learning theories and youth development.
• 40%- Develop a "rough" draft of a manuscript (15 to 20 pages) for the design of a summer learning camp that can be implemented in the college next summer.
• 10%- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Posting Date

August 5, 2026

Closing Date

December 5, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Additional Position Information (continued)

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

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