Research Assistant (Temporary Hourly Administrative)

Department

Social Work

Salary For Announcement

The Hourly Rate for this temporary position is $18.81 per hour.
This position is a Temporary position that is not benefits-eligible.
This position requires enrollment in a PERA retirement account.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant (RA- Temporary Hourly Administrative) Program facilitates opportunities for recent graduates to participate in faculty/administrator research, scholarly, and creative endeavors.

Duties/Responsibilities

Work may include preparation of research materials, analysis of data, literature review, conference preparation, or other similar tasks associated with academic scholarship. The RA must be able to function in a fast-paced, demanding educational environment. The ideal candidate is someone who pays attention to detail, is thorough, organized, a quick-learner, works independently with little supervision, can make sound decisions, and is committed to supporting the mission and values of the Department of Social Work and MSU Denver.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with APA, MS Word, MS Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience
• Familiarity with SPSS or equivalent quantitative analysis software
• Familiarity with QSR or equivalent qualitative analysis software

Work Hours

• 19 hours per week maximum
• 1 year contract maximum

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

This position is a Temporary position that is not benefits-eligible.