Research Assistant II - ALITAS

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Position Number

8102158

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Campus

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Location Code

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)

Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant Project Support Staff will be responsible for :

• 1) providing research support for program evaluation projects of the Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ) School of Social Work Center for Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment ( CIRA ) that includes : assisting in study participant recruitment;
• data collection through interview, focus group, and survey administration; transcript and quantitative database preparation;

qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and reporting of findings.

2) mentorship of interns participating CIRA evaluation research projects through the Loyola University Chicago CIRA / Universidad Iberoamericana / Rincon Family Services binational student internship program;.

3) collaboration in planning and implementing a community forum to disseminate evaluation research findings.

4) engaging in efforts to secure external funding to continue collaborative migration-focused research.

5) perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and / or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Completed research ethics training and maintain up to date certification
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and qualitative research projects
• Basic research skills including analyzing qualitative data, writing analytic memos and reports, conducting literature reviews, and managing and analyzing quantitative data.
• Project management and execution skills

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

Bachelors degree and 1 year of research and project coordination experience.

Computer Skills

Competent in use of MSWord, CANVA , PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

10 / 18 / 2024

Close Date

11 / 01 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion .

We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees.

Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance.

We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting

https : / / www.careers.luc.edu / postings / 29490