Research Assistant – Student Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the initiation of research projects by setting up operational workflows, developing project timelines, constructing data collection protocols, drafting IRB applications, coordinating initial partner meetings, and preparing grant proposals.

• Engage in mixed-methods data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Implement, execute, and document implementation and impact research.

• Produce research outputs such as literature reviews, research and policy analyses, drafts for peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and accessible research briefs for practitioners.

• Participate in regular meetings with the ENLACES research team and attend research-practice partnership gatherings.

• Offer project management assistance by prioritizing tasks, creating and managing timelines, developing workflow systems, and reporting on the status of deliverables.

• Provide administrative support that includes monitoring tasks, scheduling appointments, documenting meetings, and facilitating follow-up communications.

• Aid in the coordination and planning of logistics for research, community, and policy initiatives.

• Develop survey and qualitative interview protocols; lead interviews and focus groups; and perform document analysis and observational data collection.

• Oversee data collection activities, interpret analytical findings, and communicate results to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct data cleaning, entry, validation, and maintain secure, de-identified participant data.

• Analyze quantitative data, including descriptive and correlational metrics, as well as qualitative data using thematic analysis.

• Prepare data reports, executive summaries, practitioner-friendly briefs, and sections for manuscripts.

• Create presentation materials, posters, and slide decks for conferences, policy briefings, and partner meetings.

• Draft IRB applications, protocol modifications, and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with external evaluators and community partners on research and research-practice partnership projects.

• Embed equity principles in research projects, including disaggregating data, evaluating program accessibility, and assessing outcomes across diverse student demographics.

• Execute special projects and other research-related tasks as assigned by the ENLACES Research Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in any school or program at National University.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in education, social science research, or policy is necessary.

• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration abilities are essential.

• Proven experience working with underserved populations in high-need communities is required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.

• Strong organizational skills with an independent ability to manage timelines and deliverables are necessary.

• Experience in social and emotional development, K–12 education, or culturally responsive practices is preferred.

• A general understanding of best practices in research and evaluation is required.

• Ability to analyze qualitative data and basic quantitative data is necessary.

• Proficiency in computer skills and standard office equipment is required.

• Excellent phone and Zoom etiquette is essential.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity is necessary.

• Ability to travel, including possible overnight trips when permitted, is required.

• Experience with qualitative coding software (such as NVivo) and basic quantitative tools (like SPSS, Excel) is preferred.

• Familiarity with IRB processes, grant proposal writing, and research-practice partnerships is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary/pay rate will be commensurate with experience and based on qualifications, skills, and competencies.

• Comprehensive well-being benefits are available for employees and their families.

• Part-time benefits are offered.

• A holistic total rewards package is provided.

• Opportunities for research mentorship are available.

• Gain high-level project management experience.

• Opportunities for scholarly writing are provided.

• Flexible part-time schedule of 10–20 hours per week is available.