About The Position
The Department of Ed Doctorate at California State University, Fullerton invites applications to its Graduate Assistant Pool. The Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL) seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to support evaluation of the Samueli Foundation-funded STEM Teacher Pipeline Initiative. The initiative supports the development and preparation of STEM educators through Titan Future Teachers, Men of Color in Education, Urban Learning, and the iSTEM Summer Institute. Under the supervision of the C-REAL Director, the Graduate Research Assistant will assist in designing and implementing evaluation activities; collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; monitoring project outcomes; and preparing evaluation reports. The position provides hands-on experience in educational program evaluation, applied research, and data-informed institutional improvement. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a graduate program at California State University, Fullerton.
- Foundational knowledge of educational research methods, assessment, or program evaluation.
- Experience with data collection, organization, and analysis.
- Strong academic writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate coursework or experience in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.
- Experience with Qualtrics, SPSS, NVivo, Excel, or other data analysis software.
- Experience preparing research reports, literature reviews, or evaluation summaries.
- Interest in STEM education, teacher preparation, educational leadership, or program evaluation.
- Experience developing surveys, conducting interviews or focus groups, or creating data visualizations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing evaluation plans, surveys, assessments, and other data collection instruments aligned with grant objectives.
- Coordinate evaluation activities, including survey administration, participant outreach, and data collection.
- Collaborate with project personnel to obtain relevant program and institutional data.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential evaluation records.
- Clean, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative evaluation data.
- Track grant performance metrics, including student enrollment, program completion, credential attainment, STEM teaching interest, and school placements.
- Analyze iSTEM Summer Institute outcomes, including instructional knowledge, teaching confidence, STEM content implementation, and persistence in teaching.
- Develop tables, figures, and data visualizations to communicate evaluation findings.
- Prepare initial drafts of mid-year, annual, and final evaluation reports for review by the C-REAL Director.
- Synthesize evaluation findings to document project progress, outcomes, implementation challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with preparing evaluation materials for Samueli Foundation project reviews and reporting deadlines.
- Incorporate feedback and revisions to ensure the accuracy and quality of evaluation deliverables.
- Attend relevant project meetings, evaluation planning sessions, and program activities as requested.
- Provide regular updates to the C-REAL Director regarding evaluation progress, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with the C-REAL Program Analyst and project personnel to support timely completion of evaluation activities.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries between program implementation and independent evaluation activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
