Research Assistant - IE

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. The Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) is a university-wide, transdisciplinary academic center, located within the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI). The mission of MCCD is to grow strong, just, and healthy communities through applied research and participatory program evaluation.

Requirements

• This position requires off-campus hours at community agencies within the Harrisonburg area, as well as at the Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD).
• The research assistant will report directly to MCCD faculty, who will assign and prioritize duties to advance goals, monitor progress of work assignments, and provide timely feedback to the assigned research assistant and community partner.
• The research assistant will also participate in workshops hosted by the MCCD to facilitate student oversight and professional development.
• Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate), or conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program at JMU. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible.
• After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Use of SPSS, Excel, and other software for research and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in weekly tasks related to program implementation with community partners.
• Work with clients at partner agencies to record program progress.
• Aid MCCD faculty researchers in evaluation tasks as assigned.
• Conduct data entry, management, and statistical analysis. Use of SPSS, Excel, and other software for research and data entry.
• Assist in grant writing and resource development.
• Assist in preparing reports for federal grant compliance, partner agencies, and the broader community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed