Research Associate - Learning Support Associate

Job Description

Glimpse of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate - Learning Support Associate, who is skilled and experienced in research methodologies, survey design, and data analysis with advanced Excel experience.

The ideal candidate may also have experience with software programs such as MaxQDA, SPSS, NVivo, STATA, or Atlas.ti for data analysis;

experience with Qualtrics for survey design. The Research Associate involves overseeing grant-related research activities and supporting professional development evaluation and other duties in support of projects’ research activities.

Essential Duties / Tasks

Professional Development Content - Assist TRAIN PD leadership team with evaluation of professional development content and delivery.

Provide PD trainers with feedback reports on sessions completed for continuous improvement. All in support of research project.

Supervise and facilitate the Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy and Learning (TCALL) research team with evaluation of instructor led professional development training content and delivery.

Ensure that all PD trainers and PD specialists receive feedback reports on sessions completed for continuous improvement.

Collect and assess PD Portal data usage reports and feedback to determine areas for improvement.

Assessment Support - Assist with design, data collection, and reporting of statewide needs assessment for professional development, including but not limited to analysis of existing data sets, conducting or assisting with interviews, conducting surveys / questionnaires, and facilitating focus groups.

Lead contact for Class Climate Survey Program implementation and usage. Lead contact for Qualtrics Survey creation and distribution.

Assists TCALL team with survey design, distribution, and reporting. Assist TCALL with Laserfiche form and workflow creation to streamline and improve quality and service.

Supervise and facilitate the TCALL research team with the design, data collection, and reporting of annual statewide needs assessment for professional development, including but not limited to analysis of existing data sets, conducting, or assisting with interviews, conducting surveys / questionnaires, and facilitating focus groups.

General Research Program Support - Field-based research activities of literature reviews, outreach to identify network with emerging community-based literacy providers, and other support to project leadership.

Facilitate field-based research activities such as literature reviews, outreach initiatives to identify and network with emerging community-based literacy providers, and other projects in support of the TCALL grant.

Participate in PD content development by writing course content for the PD Portal and providing post-production support on other course content.

Who we are

TCALL is a project of the at Texas A&M University funded by the Texas Workforce Commission to serve as the statewide Professional Development and Resource Center for Texas Adult Education and Literacy (AEL).

To learn more, visit us at

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business and government.

Now the fourth largest school at Texas A&M University with nearly 7,000 enrolled students, we are not just a school for teachers.

We are a school for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. To learn more, visit us at

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Two years’ experience working in a research capacity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Two years' experience with Office Suite including advanced use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with implementing research methodologies.
• Experience with survey design.
• Experience with writing formal data-based research reports.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Education, Research or a related field.
• Four years’ experience working in a research capacity.
• Experience with software programs such as MaxQDA, SPSS, NVivo, STATA, or Atlas.ti for data analysis. Experience with Qualtrics for survey design.

What you need to know

$45,000

A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Special Note : Due to this position's salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as : sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as :

• with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• of annual paid holidays
• Up to and at least each month
• Automatically enrolled in the
• for health and wellness programs
• All employees have access to free training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
• For additional benefit information

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.