Hourly Data Analyst

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will support a grant project by coordinating with university sites and scheduling meetings. They will also assist with theoretical and empirical manuscript preparation, literature reviews, and report writing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a graduate student with a background in psychology, communications, or social sciences. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with qualitative or quantitative analysis are required.

Skills

• Data analysis
• Research
• Organizational skills
• Written communication
• Literature review
• Report writing
• Qualitative analysis
• Quantitative analysis
• Scholarly writing
• Attention to detail

About this role

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Title:
Hourly Data Analyst
Reports To:
Distinguished Professor
Position Summary:
Seeking a Research Assistant to support the final year of a 3-year grant project focused on developing a training model for university counseling and psychological services professionals working with Jewish students. Work will be directed by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Julie Ancis.
This is a PAID, remote position of approximately 8-10 hours/week
Main Responsibilities
Assist with locating several university sites.
Communicate with multiple parties and schedule meetings as necessary.
Work on theoretical and empirical manuscripts for publication.
Keep up to date with, review and summarize relevant literature.
Opportunities for related research initiatives.
Locate conference and funding outlets.
Assist with required report writing.
Keep multiple folders organized.
Required Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Responsible and reliable.
Excellent written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate student
Background in psychology, communications, or a related social/behavioral science.
Familiarity with scholarly writing; experience with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
Compensation:
$16/hour
Additional Information:
Candidates must submit a brief cover letter, a Resume/CV and unofficial transcript.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Range:
Hourly Employees
NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Time Type:
Part time
Pay Rate:
Hourly
Additional Information:
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