What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Baylor Careers?
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We are Looking For
This role will serve as a research assistant for Project IDEAL, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It will be responsible for administering, scoring, and interpreting developmental, language, communication, and autism assessments. Employee will be assist in the recruitment and screening of research participants. This role will also be responsible for collecting additional data (e.g., video recordings, play observations) as part of the assessment procedures.
A bachelor's degree and less than one year of experience are required.
Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
This role is temporary in nature.
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
What You Will Do
- Conduct screenings (English and Spanish) to determine eligibility screening for the project as well as administer assessments, score protocols, and write up reports for eligible participants
- Connect with organizations, agencies, and families to recruit participants for the project
- Responsible for learning data collection systems, data entry, and data analysis under the supervision of faculty
- Responsible for checking and responding to emails, inputting schedule availability, supporting with meeting note-taking, scheduling participant sessions, and other duties as assigned
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!