Employment Opportunities
Graduate Assistantship
Hourly Office Assistant
IU Center for Postsecondary Research
Graduate Assistantship
Position:
The Center for Postsecondary Research is accepting applications from qualified graduate students (doctoral students preferred) to work as a graduate assistant with various projects at the Center including the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), the College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ), the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE), the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), and outreach and research projects within the NSSE Institute. The position offers experience related to the institutional research field and, therefore, can serve as a complement to the IU Post-Master’s Certificate in Institutional Research.
The Center is a leading nationally-recognized research unit studying quality in postsecondary education, college student learning and development, and ways to improve the conditions for student learning and personal development. The Center houses two of the largest databases on undergraduate college students in the United States, and also has major initiatives to do service and outreach to higher education institutions, including dozens of historically Black, Hispanic-serving, and Tribal institutions. The Center functions as a learning laboratory for doctoral students in the higher education program, and provides opportunities for innovative research. Additional information about the Center is available at: http://www.iub.edu/~nsse/cpr/
Responsibilities:
Graduate assistants serve as Project Associates (PAs) with one or more projects in the Center. Specific responsibilities are dependent on the needs of the project, but most PAs have client service responsibilities, manage project logistics, activities and timelines; compose, format and produce reports; communicate with clients; manage and maintain project data; represent the Center and projects at professional meetings; make conference presentations; provide support to research analysts, project managers and directors; plan meetings and events, and participate in staff meetings. Additional responsibilities may include data collection and analysis, survey development, website development, marketing and promotions, and additional client services.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be admitted to a doctoral program in the School of Education. Master’s candidates with relevant experience may be considered. Experience in higher education administration, project management, research, excellent communication and organizational skills are desired. Quantitative or qualitative research skills highly desired but not essential. Interest in and knowledge of higher education and college students is especially important.
Compensation:
12 month stipend of about $17,000 plus 30 credit hours tuition remission, and student health insurance included (health insurance coverage begins with corresponding academic term start).
Application:
Send letter of application and resume to: Center for Postsecondary Research, 1900 E 10th St., Eigenmann Hall, Suite 419, Bloomington, Indiana 47406 (attn: PA position). Electronic applications are encouraged. Please submit your questions or materials to: cprjobs@indiana.edu. Review of applications will begin mid January. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Office Assistant Work Study or Non-Work Study
Responsibilities: The Center for Postsecondary Research conducts cutting-edge inquiries into areas that will inform policy and practice and improve student and institutional performance in higher education. The Center is currently seeking a responsible, skilled student to serve as assistant for the office to provide clerical and customer service support to several research projects.
Duties include: General day-to-day office duties such as answering phones, and fulfilling order requests from schools for materials. Maintaining good customer relations with clients including university and college Presidents through professional contact via phone, email and in person. Seeking out appropriate information to accurately respond to client requests in a timely and professional manner. Support several large projects at the same time throughout the year.
Qualifications: Strong customer service skills, previous office experience preferred, working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Ability to create large letter and email merges. Efficient organization skills. Ability to prioritize several projects to meet scheduled deadlines in an environment with many interruptions. Top pay for the right person who is responsible and reliable, possesses a positive and willing attitude and the ability to work under limited supervision.
Hours: Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Prefer at least 1 year commitment and summer availability is important.
Wage: $9.00 per hour
To Apply: Please send an email letter of interest and attached resume to cprjobs@indiana.edu with the subject of “Student Office Assistant Position”. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 16.