What are the responsibilities and job description for the RSSI Graduate Research Assistant position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Job Title
RSSI Graduate Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
4-H Youth Development
Proposed Minimum Salary
$600.00 monthly
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.
Salary : $600