Employment Opportunities
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.