Graduate Assistant - Contemplative Psychology

Graduate Assistant

• Contemplative Psychology

We are searching for an experienced Graduate Assistant

• Contemplative Psychology at our 2111 Arapahoe facility.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant

of Openings:

1

Department/Program: Psychology 11100

Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Campus Location: 2111 Arapahoe

Reports to: Jordan Quaglia

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

FTE: 13% (5 hrs/week)

Compensation: $20 per hour / $1,500 Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 or until filled

Job Summary

This graduate research assistant position will support up to three ongoing research projects in the Cognitive and Affective Science Laboratory (www.CASLaboratory.org), alongside more general lab duties. This GA will work closely with the lab director, Dr. Jordan Quaglia, to assist in research on mental, emotional, and social well-being-including but not limited to grant-funded projects. The position is well-suited for applicants with a background in psychology and neuroscience research, or with strong interest in these fields.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist and support contemplative psychology and neuroscience research pertaining to mental, emotional, and social well-being.

• Assist in guidance and training of volunteer research assistants.

• Learn and support data management and analyses.

• Learn and assist in qualitative research methodology.

• Assist with manuscript preparation and/or conference submission for peer-reviewed outlets of publication.

• Lab location pending, learn and implement procedures for collecting neuroscientific data using 32 Channel Geodesic EEG System.

• Support grant-funded study on the Naropa Mindful Compassion Training.

• Support grant-funded study on Spiritual Intelligence.

What Naropa Requires…

• All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.

• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.

• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

Educational requirement:

• BA

Qualifications Naropa Would Prefer in Candidates for this Position

• Previous research experience (in psychology or otherwise)

• Interest in contributing to contemplative neuroscience and psychology research

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated communication and writing skills

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google docs/calendar

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a graduate assistant, you may spend extended periods time with any of the following:

• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.

• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.

• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.

• Moving around campus for classes and meetings.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

• Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University's commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

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