Graduate Research Assistant

Job Description

They are currently looking for a Graduate Research assistant. This role involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of the Dean of Students (DOS) Office. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Applies knowledge of University policies to conduct analysis or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues related to student support. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and/or functions, such as administration of DOS Salesforce database and other business platforms.

Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports, such as student emergency fund or emergency housing requests, and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.

Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals, such as DOS Office presentations, annual reports.

Using subject matter knowledge collects and prepares information for use in discussions, and meetings of internal and external constituents.

On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues, especially as it pertains to business practices and University policy.

Provides a variety of support and analytical duties in support of the Dean of Students and the DOS organizational unit.

Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development, in support of such programs as the Black Scholars Research Fellowship and Black Research Symposium.

Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs/initiatives, such as recruitment and hiring procedures, support of student interns, staff onboarding and training, DOS-sponsored resources for students, etc.

Coordinates program and event planning and collaboration with program/project staff such as DOS signature events including "Dinner with the Dean," and "Equity and Access Resource Fair" as well as DOS internal events and retreats to promote collaboration and team building.

Has access to confidential student information in order to directly assist/triage/connect students with appropriate resources (e.g., educational leaves, emergency funding requests, student and family communication).

On behalf of the AVC/DOS, has broad knowledge of and a strong working relationship with campus departments to streamline processes and allow for ease of communication with faculty and staff.

Oversees DOS virtual platforms, including webpage content development, maintenance, Salesforce updates to ensure updated information and ease of access for general public and UCM campus community (e.g., Salesforce, resources for parenting students, etc.)