Graduate Research Assistant at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Lawrence
Job Description
- Performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify trends and insights. (30%)
- Conducting data collection, cleaning, and organization to prepare datasets for analysis. (20%)
- Supporting focus groups, including note-taking, transcription, and initial qualitative analysis. (15%)
- Drafting summaries and sections of internal reports, highlighting key findings for faculty and administrators. (15%)
- Assisting in the design and distribution of surveys across academic programs. (10%)
- Collaborating with the CTE Director and Associate Director on targeted projects that align with KU’s strategic goals for teaching and learning. (10%)
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
20 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Judy Eddy, [email protected]
Required Qualifications
- Strong and effective organizational and communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics) and data management (Excel, SPSS, R,
or similar). - Ability to synthesize information clearly in writing, as evidenced by application materials.
- Good and effective judgment, strong initiative, timely delivery, and detail-oriented, as verified by
former supervisors and application materials. - In good standing in a graduate program at the University of Kansas
Advertised Salary Range
$950 per pay period
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with program evaluation or assessment.
- Experience with quantitative or qualitative data analysis.
- Interest in or experience with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evaluation of
student learning, educational research, or discipline-based educational research, as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support institutional initiatives in evaluation, assessment, and engagement. This position provides a unique opportunity for a graduate student to contribute to high-level projects that inform decision-making and improve teaching and learning across KU.
The GRA will work under the supervision of the Evaluation & Engagement Specialist and may also assist the Director of the CTE and the Associate Director for Student Learning and Analytics on special projects that advance the mission of the Center. Professional development benefits of this position include experience with institutional research and program evaluation in higher education, collaborative work with faculty and campus leadership, application of qualitative and quantitative methods to real-world educational challenges, and development of professional skills in data reporting, visualization, and communication.
The GRA will work under the supervision of the Evaluation & Engagement Specialist and may also assist the Director of the CTE and the Associate Director for Student Learning and Analytics on special projects that advance the mission of the Center. Professional development benefits of this position include experience with institutional research and program evaluation in higher education, collaborative work with faculty and campus leadership, application of qualitative and quantitative methods to real-world educational challenges, and development of professional skills in data reporting, visualization, and communication.
- This is a 12-month, .5 FTE (20 hours per-week) appointment.
- The position is based at the Center for Teaching Excellence on the KU Lawrence campus, with some flexibility depending on project need.
- This GRA appointment includes a salary rate, tuition support, and benefits consistent with KU’s Graduate Research Assistant policies
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
Applicants must include a curriculum vita, a brief statement of interest addressing the position qualifications, and names and contact information for two academic or professional references who may be contacted.
Application review begins on September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is September 29, 2025.
Application review begins on September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is September 29, 2025.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
