Research Assistant - IE

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position will primarily assist in the implementation and evaluation of MCCD consulting projects.

Requirements

• Off-campus hours at community agencies within the Harrisonburg area, as well as at the Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Participate in workshops hosted by the MCCD to facilitate student oversight and professional development.

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