Research Assistant

Montclair State University • Montclair, NJ

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About The Position

The Research Assistant at Montclair State University plays a crucial role in supporting data collection and related tasks for a statewide adolescent health survey. This full-time, hybrid position requires collaboration with team members and engagement with various stakeholders to ensure effective research outcomes. The role is grant-funded, contingent upon the availability of funding, and involves a mix of in-person and remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field, including public health, education, evaluation, public administration, psychology, or other social science.
• Minimum 1 year of post-degree professional experience providing applied research, program evaluation, market research, program planning, public administration, or related services to clients or partners.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Quick learner; flexible and willing to learn new ideas, content areas, and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with respect to both numerical accuracy and proofreading.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a team while also being able to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including personnel in organizations and agencies inside and outside the university, particularly schools and school district officials.
• Experience with Google Suite (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar).
• Familiarity with online survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Google Forms).
• Familiarity with research methods or following a standardized protocol.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to plan and carry out applied research work.
• Contribute to the development of data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials).
• Assist with applications to and ensure compliance with the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Program survey questions, manage survey instruments, and enter data in survey software (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Assist with scheduling and recruiting participants for data collection activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for a portfolio of schools participating in surveys.
• Manage and summarize qualitative and quantitative data descriptively.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations, including the design of data visualizations (e.g., graphs, infographics, slide deck presentations).
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as note-taking, scheduling, and correspondence with school personnel.
• Organize and manage data, program documentation, and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree