Graduate Research Associate-Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

University of Texas at Austin

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training at the university through coordinated programming and services. This role will assist in the development and evaluation of a leadership development program for postdoctoral scholars, including creating application materials, reviewing applicants, and delivering the program. The position involves researching and developing online course content for leadership development resources and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to maintain program files.

Requirements

Doctoral student (PhD, EdD) – 2nd year or higher
Detail-oriented and methodical in the completion of tasks
Diligent, reliable, and able to operate under strict deadlines
Independently motivated
Able to collaborate effectively with others
An effective communicator with strong written and oral communication skills
Willing and eager to learn
Registered for 3 hours during any summer session, and 9 hours during the long semesters
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Must be available for some in-person work (i.e., reside in the Austin area).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of leadership development and management best practices
Current or previous research related to leadership and management practices
Experience developing modules in Canvas
Strong quantitative/qualitative analysis background; experience conducting literature reviews
Demonstrable professional, clear, and concise communication skills
A history of task ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

Assist with research, development, and evaluation of a leadership development program for postdoctoral scholars.
Collaborate in the development and presentation of resources around leadership development and assist with other related research, evaluation, and assessment activities on an as-needed basis.
Collaborate with Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to create an application for the program, review and select participants, and schedule and deliver the program.
Research and develop Canvas course content for asynchronous delivery of web resources and materials to support the leadership development program.
Use appropriate data collection processes to maintain and update program files and notes.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate strategies and tools.