Ei/Ecse Research Assistant

EI/ECSE Research Assistant Benefits of working at VCU

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Job Code 83001 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req5762 Unit School Of Education MBU Department SOE Counseling and Special Education Department Website Link Location VCU Address 1015 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

EI/ECSE Research Assistant

Mission:

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery - the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Summary:

VCU's School of Education (SOE) seeks EI/ECSE Research Assistants who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. At VCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who will contribute to an already diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

The Research Assistant will support research activities related to studies examining systems that support young children with disabilities, as well as the family, child, and professional experience working within those systems.

Specific duties may include:

• Maintaining and updating records related to phases in multiple research projects.

• Organizing data in a digital platform.

• Reading and synthesizing literature to support projects.

• Participating in data analysis with other members of the research team.

• Collaborating with multiple team members.

• Assisting with videotaping research study visits.

• Writing portions of articles related to research projects.

• Preparing materials for university, participants, and consumers highlighting findings or to use in professional development settings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in early childhood, special education, disability studies, or related field

• Organized work style and responsive to deadlines

• Flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

• Research experience

• Work experience with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers with disabilities

FLSA Student Worker / Hourly Job FTE .50 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class H1 - Hourly Job Category Hourly ORP Eligible No Salary Range $25.00- $30.00 Compensation Type Hourly Target Hire Date 7/5/2024 Contact Information for Candidates

Christine Spence

spencecm@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement