Junior Research Associate [Student Employee]

Junior Research Associate [Student Employee]

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Requisition Number 2024385TP Classification Title Working Title Junior Research Associate [Student Employee] OASIS Title 75465X Casual or Seasonal Worker Nonexempt Type of Position T-Job Grant Funded Position? Yes If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date 08/31/2028 Benefits Eligible? No Appointment Length Aug - May (10 mo) Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research and/or the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Junior Research Associate will initially support the Title III institution-wide task forces, as assigned, through research, documentation, and coordination of all relevant stakeholders. The Junior Research Associate may, as assigned, work with external consultants assisting with evaluation of systems and software that govern institutional data collection and storage; evaluation of the existing data holdings and identify clear gaps in the data collection and storage process; and, evaluation existing process documentation and communication for both completeness and adoption across the institution.

The Junior Research Associate will assist as assigned to actuate the evaluation recommendations of the task forces working with an external consultant to affect a formal audit of the systems, data, and processes against industry standards or effective practices helping to identify gaps in processes, documentation, workflows, etc.

The Junior Research Associate will engage with the task forces and relevant stakeholders to document processes and evaluation of the systems strategic plan developed from the systems evaluation and gap analysis. As appropriate, this position will assist with the audit and assessment of the systems strategic plan implementation.

Perform other duties, assignments, or responsibilities as may be directed by the Director of Institutional Research and/or the Director of Institutional Effectiveness falling within the role and scope of this position.

As a student position, it is expected the incumbent work no more than 20 hours per week for 36 weeks (inclusive of fall and spring term)

Minimum Required Education Minimum Expectations Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to self-manage, work independently, prioritize tasks, organize work, and complete a variety of complex projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrate high level of discernment when making decisions not overtly addressed by current policies and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with academic leadership, faculty members, and staff across the University;

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills.

• Effectively analyze information and make informed decisions.

• Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, resilience, and versatility.

• Ability to address and resolve conflicts.

• Demonstrate skills associated with strong empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence, patience. and tact;

• Be able to work in environment where high levels of confidentiality are expected.

Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Department/Supervision

Department Academic Operations Employment Location Main Campus, Fairmont Position will report to (title) Director of Institutional Research and/or the Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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Anticipated Hire Date 05/06/2024 Base Salary/Hourly Rate $18.00 per hour Special Instructions to Applicants Job Posting Date 04/17/2024 Job Close Date 05/07/2024 Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/5431

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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