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Research Assistant (Work Study Position) 

 

Job Summary: This position is for an MSW graduate student that is interested in conducting empirical literature reviews for contributing to publications and possible involvement in qualitative data analysis. 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Engage in literature reviews. 
  • If data is collected by the faculty member, the RA will assist in qualitative research analysis. 
  • Assist in writing publications from any data collected.  

Qualifications/Requirements  

  • Student must have work-study award 
  • Must be enrolled in social work or related social science. 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Self-motivated and aptitude to learn quickly 
  • Positive attitude and work ethic 
  • Ability to conduct literature reviews and adapt appropriately 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; solid sense of professionalism 
  • Strong knowledge of APA 

Skills/Experience Gained in this role 

  • Communicator – the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. The student will gain skills in communication and drafting publications.   
  • Innovator – the ability to design, plan, organize and implement projects and tasks within a specific timeframe. Student will work on projects to increase visibility of School and its programs. 
  • Problem Solver – the ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. When a supervisor is not available, student will utilize resources as needed and seek support when appropriate. 
  • Data Analytics - the ability to extract, interpret, and analyze qualitative data to uncover insights and patterns which could include data analysis, data collection, cleansing, analysis, and visualization.