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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Federal Work Study Student: Project Assistant, Research Administration

positionOakland, CA
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$20/hr - $20/hr

Saybrook University is a non-profit regionally accredited institution dedicated to humanistic studies and rigorous research. They are seeking a Federal Work-Study Student to assist in various research administration tasks within the Office of Research Innovation and Sponsored Programs, focusing on support for the IRB Office, Sponsored Programs Office, and Dissertation Services Office.

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Responsibilities

Locate, review, and summarize research administration and IRB regulations, policies, and resources
Help to draft and publish guidance documents for the IRB, Sponsored Programs Office, and Dissertation Services Office based on existing regulations, policies, and procedures
Prepare flowcharts and descriptions of sponsored research, IRB, or dissertation research processes and procedures
Develop and implement online forms
Create and/or update department databases
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed
May help coordinate IRB committee meetings in Mentor IRB
Create drafts of official committee correspondence and meeting notes
Contribute to the development of new processes and procedures around the IRB review
Provide 1st level support to students as a Peer Mentor during virtual office hours or by email or videoconference
Assist with VLE materials and other presentations
Complete additional training around human subjects research protection regulations (45 CFR 46) if supporting the IRB
Complete additional training about research administration if supporting the Sponsored Programs Office
Create MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Forms, and/or Mentor IRB materials for various projects

Qualification

MS Office 365APA 7 styleVideoconferencing softwareOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Candidate must be a current Saybrook doctoral student in good standing
Must have applied for federal work-study via the FAFSA
Adhere to FERPA confidentiality standards
Experience using MS Office 365 tools, including Word, Excel, and Forms
Competency with APA 7 style and formatting
Experience using videoconferencing software (GTM, Zoom). Technologically skilled in communication, presentation, and Canvas online learning system
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Paid time-off
Medical and dental coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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