Position OverviewThe research team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to assist with a multi-institutional research study exploring the role of AI in higher education. This study will utilize a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of ChatGPT 4.0 on student learning and social responsibility and conduct a comparative document analysis of AI-specific policies from top U.S. universities. The student research assistant will contribute to both the implementation of the RCT and the qualitative review of institutional policies.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
- Support with RCT Implementation (60%):
- Assist in the preparation and organization of study materials, including training guides and assessments for student participants.
- Help coordinate communication with study participants across the University of Kansas, University of Florida, and University of Notre Dame.
- Track participant progress and organize data collected through proctoring tools and assessments.
- Assist in data entry, coding, and preliminary analysis of essay submissions using qualitative methods.
- Policy Review and Analysis (30%):
- Support the collection and organization of AI-related policies from selected higher education institutions.
- Conduct initial reviews of institutional documents to identify relevant sections related to AI ethics, usage, research, and teaching.
- Assist with coding and categorizing policy data for comparative document analysis.
- Help summarize findings and emerging themes from policy documents.
- Administrative & Research Support (10%):
- Maintain organized documentation for study procedures and data.
- Attend regular research team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.
- Assist with preparing presentations, reports, or manuscripts related to the study.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas.
- Interest in educational research, community health, or related fields.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail as shown in applicaion materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as shown in application materials.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a research team as shown in application materials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior research or administrative experience (including coursework) is preferred but not required.
Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are
not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsStudents interested in this position should submit a resume and a cover letter to
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/21/2025. Application deadline is 5/2/2025.Contact Information to ApplicantsDr. Sarah Collins, PhD, MPH
Advertised Salary Range$10.25 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday August 18, 2025 Apply to Job