"Graduate Qualitative Research Methodology Coordinator (Student)"

Summary: The Graduate Qualitative Research Methodology Coordinator provides guidance and training to faculty on the use of qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo and survey tools such as Qualtrics. In collaboration with the Director of Data and Statistical Analysis, they conduct one-on-one consultations; custom workshops for departments; and general faculty workshops as part of CFE faculty programming. They also collaborate on researching new tools and troubleshooting solutions to questions received from faculty.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance for faculty on the use of qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo.
• Provide guidance for faculty on the use of the survey platform Qualtrics.
• Support faculty with the import, organization, cleaning, and coding of data.
• Support faculty with the process of running analyses (e.g. queries in NVivo).
• Collaborate with the Director of Data and Statistical Analysis to identify needs for new applications or modifications.
• Deliver walk-in and scheduled one-on-one consultations for individual faculty members on qualitative research tools.
• Deliver specialized training sessions for groups of faculty in collaboration with academic departments.
• Deliver workshops during CFE’s regularly scheduled events, such as the August Faculty Workshops.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. Current AU graduate student. The position is a part-year, 30-week position at 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with variable hourly work during spring, summer, and winter breaks (with high volume work during the two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester, the week prior to the beginning of the spring semester, and the week following the end of the spring semester, due to major events).

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: Current Master’s or PhD student at American University. A strong background in the types of qualitative and mixed methods analyses relevant to their field. Experience with NVivo and Qualtrics. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience working in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Must be able to exercise initiative, work independently, multitask, and project a professional image at all times. Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience working with faculty.

Other Details: This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.