Student Assistant II

Palo Alto University • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Palo Alto University (PAU), a private, non-profit university, founded in 1975 and located in the heart of Northern California’s Silicon Valley, is a community grounded in values of social justice, dedicated to addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling that meet the needs of today’s diverse society. The students at PAU reflect the diversity of the region, are engaged in their education, and committed to improving the lives of others. The University sees diversity in its staff and faculty as very important to serving its diverse student body (or synonymous with inclusive excellence). PAU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with online, hybrid and residential options. PAU has an engaged faculty who make significant contributions to their fields and prepare future leaders who make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. When you put all of this together, PAU creates a legacy of confident, competent, and compassionate professionals who are at the forefront of psychology and counseling and who move ahead in life by moving lives ahead. The Research Design and Data Analysis (RDDA) Consultant is a PAU student employee who provides consultation to PAU students, faculty, and other members of the PAU community on research design, research methodology, data analysis, and statistical methods. Through one-on-one consultation, RDDA Consultants provide guidance and recommendations to help researchers make informed methodological and analytical decisions for doctoral dissertations, faculty publications, and other scholarly research.

Requirements

• Current PAU student in good academic standing.
• Successful completion of doctoral level Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometrics courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research design, quantitative research methods, and statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as a Teaching Assistant Research Methods, Statistics, and/or Psychometrics courses.
• Completion of additional coursework or applied experience in advanced statistical or quantitative methods (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, or longitudinal data analysis).
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) to conduct data analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical and methodological concepts to individuals with varying levels of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to PAU students, faculty, and other members of the PAU community regarding research design, statistical analysis, and data analysis methodologies.
• Advise researchers on best practices for data collection, data management, and data integrity to ensure the quality and reliability of research outcomes.
• Conduct independent research to identify and recommend appropriate methodological and statistical solutions to research-related inquiries.
• Maintain current knowledge of research methods, statistical techniques, and relevant analytical tools to support consultation services.
• Meet with the RDDA Manager bi-weekly for supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the RDDA Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level