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WSU's Commitment to Diversity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Student Research Assistant
Requisition Number
H00307P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Off Campus
Hours per week
10-20
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$14+, depending on experience
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Office of Community Research and Evaluation located within the Center for Community Engaged Learning is hiring student Research Assistants. General job responsibilities are:
Additional job-related duties may be assigned. This position prefers current WSU students, either undergraduate or graduate. Work-study preferred but not required. Please check with the financial aid department for eligibility. Hours are flexible, up to 20 hours a week.
- Prepare research summaries (primarily in the subjects of housing, safety, health, and education) from research articles and web searches,
- Prepare tables and presentation material,
- Assist with focus groups and interviews,
- Perform simple qualitative and quantitative analysis and code data on SPSS,
- Assist staff with design, execution, and evaluation of research projects,
- Assist in developing online and paper surveys
- Assist in preparing reports for stakeholders
Additional job-related duties may be assigned. This position prefers current WSU students, either undergraduate or graduate. Work-study preferred but not required. Please check with the financial aid department for eligibility. Hours are flexible, up to 20 hours a week.
Required Qualifications
- Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Qualitative (interviews, focus groups, research) OR quantitative (statistics) data analysis experience
- Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum B in Research Methods or Similar Class
- Experience in conducting research
- Ability to interface well with community organizations/public
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/15/2024
Review Date
03/17/2024
Job Close Date
04/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/4737
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume, the contact information for three references. A cover letter is optional.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
