RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Center for Research and Evaluation
College of Education and Human Development
Fiscal year professional staff position with continuation contingent on performance and external funding. Responsibilities include conducting and summarizing literature reviews on topics related to education, assisting with focus groups, conducting telephone interviews, creating and maintaining datasets from multiple sources, performing basic statistical tests and managing the details of multiple projects simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or several years of successful employment in a related field. Familiarity with current issues in K – 12 education. Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Skills in the use of MS Office including Excel and Power Point. Experience using basic statistical tests. Ability to manage the details of multiple projects simultaneously.
Send letter of application addressing each of the above requirements, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references to Roxanne Lee, University of Maine, College of Education and Human Development, 5766 Shibles Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5766 or roxanne.lee@umit.maine.edu Review of applications will begin August 8.
The University of Maine is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Title: Research Assistant
Date: July 15, 2008
Dept: College of Education and Human Development Center for Research and Evaluation (CRE)
Reports to: W. Harris, Director
PURPOSE: The Research Assistant will support the research, evaluation and public service activities of CRE by assisting Research Associates and faculty with multiple projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Research Assistant will support multiple and diverse research and evaluation projects simultaneously. Duties and responsibilities will vary but typically will include the following:
· Conducting and summarizing literature reviews relevant to CRE projects
· Assisting with the creation and revision of technical reports and presentations
· Proofreading and editing technical writing
· Technical writing
· Conducting telephone interviews
· Traveling to meetings and focus group locations
· Assisting with focus groups
· Creating and maintaining datasets from multiple sources
· Other reasonably related duties
KNOLWEDGE/SKILL QUALIFICATIONS: Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree or two or more years of relevant professional experience in a related field. Familiarity with current issues in K - 12 education. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Experience in the use MS Office including Excel and Power Point. Experience using basic statistical tests. Ability to manage the details of multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to travel, normally requiring a driver’s license.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, professional position contingent on performance and continued funding.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/DYNAMICS: The Research Assistant will be provided with a workstation in the College of Education and Human Development. Normal University of Maine business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Work beyond regular hours (to include nights and weekends) may be required to meet the requirements of the position. Some projects may call for occasional evening meetings and in-state travel. The employee shall establish regular office hours and in consultation with the supervisor adjust the work schedule as appropriate.
WORK YEAR: Full-time, fiscal year.
Salary: Salary Band 1. Normal salary range for this position is $26,000 to $37,500.
SCHEDULE FOR EVALUATION: In accordance with UMPSA agreement
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This document last modified on July 22, 2008