Part-Time Research Assistant -Urban Education Research Center - UMKC School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

The Urban Education Research Center (UERC) in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) announces a search for a Research Associate at the Urban Education Research Center (UERC).

The mission of the Urban Education Research Center (UERC) is to create reliable, usable knowledge about education in urban areas with the goal of promoting excellent schooling and improving the lives, opportunities and communities of urban residents in the Greater Kansas City community and the nation. The center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, data-rich strategies including technical assistance and consultation and rigorous research and evaluation Associate Director and Senior Research Assistant to support the mission and activities of the UERC.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and evaluation activities, including instrument development, data collection, data preparation, data analysis, and report writing
• Communicate with research participants, partners and clients to ensure steady progress toward research and evaluation goals
• Support UERC leadership team in developing grant and project proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience conducting data entry and cleaning
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Excel data management and analysis software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analyses
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of K-12 and postsecondary education systems
• Good oral and written communication skills

This position is Part-time (0.50 FTE) averaging 20 hours per week, non-benefit-eligible, academic position.

Anticipated hiring range is $21-$25 commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Please apply before November 27, 2024.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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