RSSI Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title

RSSI Graduate Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

4-H Youth Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The graduate assistant will provide research support to the Rural Student Success Initiative, which includes data collection and analysis, program evaluation research, and data synthesis. 

Candidates should be familiar with drafting research articles for publication. The applicant's research focus should be in postsecondary access and preferably have an interest in rural students.  Also, candidates must possess a sincere interest in expanding access for underserved youth from rural regions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and collect data. 

• Conduct literature reviews. 

• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.

• Develop assessment and evaluation tools.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Understanding of IRB protocols and application procedures

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to use statistical software programs.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.