Research Assistant

Job Title
Research Assistant

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Public Service And Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What We Want

The Research Assistant will provide general research, program, administrative, outreach, and data support for assigned projects. Responsibilities may include communicating with schools, organizations, or other program participants, preparing and organizing project materials, entering and maintaining data, reviewing information for accuracy, assisting with mailings and correspondence, and providing other research or program support as needed. The Research Assistant may collaborate with research and program personnel in support of assigned projects.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors:

- May require occasional travel.
- May require occasional work outside normal business hours based on research or project needs.
- If applicable, this position may be funded through grant and/or contract funding and may be contingent upon continuation of available funding and satisfactory job performance.
- This position may accommodate a temporary organizational or research need. Hours and length of employment may vary based on project needs and available funding.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Research and Data Support

- Enter, update, review, and maintain information in existing datasets, spreadsheets, databases, or other research and program records.
- Review source materials and supporting documentation to ensure information is entered accurately and consistently.
- Assist with data collection, data coding, and maintenance of research or program information.
- Assist with maintaining organized and accurate research and project documentation.
- Perform validation or quality review procedures as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Follow established procedures for handling confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information.

Outreach and Communication

- Utilize mail, email, and telephone communication to contact schools, organizations, research participants, program participants, or other stakeholders.
- Assist with securing participation, obtaining information, providing project information, and conducting appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain records of outreach activities, responses, and participation.
- Communicate and collaborate with research and program personnel regarding assigned outreach activities.

Research Materials and Administrative Support

- Prepare, print, organize, collate, and distribute research or program materials, surveys, correspondence, or mailings.
- Perform appropriate checks to ensure materials and information are complete and accurate.
- Assist with reports, records, correspondence, and other research or project documentation.
- Assist with general administrative and organizational needs related to assigned research projects and programs.

Additional Research Support

- Assist with special projects, data coding, document review, translation services, or other research and program activities as needed.
- Provide additional support to research and program personnel as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- None required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in research support, administrative support, program support, education, outreach, customer service, data entry, or a related area.
- Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, surveys, records, or other data management systems.
- Experience communicating with schools, organizations, research participants, program participants, or other stakeholders.
- Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
- Experience supporting research, survey, educational, or community-based projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to accurately enter, review, organize, and maintain information.
- Ability to communicate effectively through telephone, email, written correspondence, and in person.
- Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and follow established procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or personally identifiable information.
- Attention to detail.

Who We Are

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.