Research Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are The College of Education and Human Development ( CEH D ) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation & development, and influencing policy & practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business, and government. Now the fifth largest at Tex College as A&M University with nearly 5,000 enrolled students, we are not just a for c ollege teachers . We are a c ollege for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. https://education.tamu.edu/about/ What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Bryan community
• Experience in a public school(s)
• Effective communication skills
• Bilingual and Biliterate (Spanish & English)
• Child Protection Training (CPT) or equivalent
• Comfortable working with educational technology
• 75 credit hours or more towards a bachelor’s degree in education (bilingual education, special education, tc.)
• 1 or more years of experience working with students

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager in implementing activities to achieve grant objectives (including case management, mentoring, tutoring, & college visits)
• Ensure that meetings are held in locations accessible to families in the community
• Reserve meeting locations in the community
• Distribute invitations and project materials to the target cohort
• Contact families and students with personal invitations to relevant meetings/activities
• Ensure that activity participants complete evaluations of activities
• Provide feedback for data collection and program improvement
• Maintain accurate data
• Attend mandatory meetings/trainings with supervisors/program staff
• Maintain a log of work hours

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees