Vanderbilt University · 3 hours ago
Research Assistant - Term
Huntsville, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVanderbilt University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology and Human Development. The role involves supporting research efforts on a grant focused on preventing youth violence, which includes data collection, quality assurance, and collaboration with local schools.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with administering youth surveys at participating schools in Mobile, AL
Assist with filing and sorting documents, including confidential documents
Observe classrooms at participating schools
Complete rubrics for data collection in classroom observations
Meet with teachers and school administrators
Assist with data entry
Assist with set-up and logistics for school trainings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is strongly preferred
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is necessary
Strong work ethic, high integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills is necessary
Experience interacting with children, teachers, parents and the community is necessary
Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation
Frequently stand/walk, sit, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork
Will be required to work non-standard hours for data collection
Transportation to participating schools is required
Preferred
Experience working in schools preferred
A preferred candidate will have a valid driver's license and access to their own transportation
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Founded in 1873
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
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