Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant

Department: Survey Research Center (SRC)

Supervisor: J.R. Moller

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

The HPU SRC completes multiple survey research projects each semester including the HPU Poll—a national and statewide public opinion survey. The SRC provides professional development opportunities for students. The SRC serves High Point, North Carolina, and the U.S. by publishing important findings about public opinion in North Carolina and beyond, and promotes student, staff, and faculty research. Findings from studies have been reported in publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, Politico, and Real Clear Politics as well as in academic journals.

Job Description

Candidates from all majors and all academic years are encouraged to apply, train, and serve in the Survey Research Center. Research Assistants are involved in all aspects of the High Point University Polls and other research projects on behalf of the HPU SRC and other academic departments in an internship-like experience. The Research Assistant position will report to the Staff Director of the Survey Research Center and may perform research and administrative duties on different research projects, including, but not limited to:

Responsibilities include:

• Processing and managing data by entering, transcribing, and coding survey data as well as qualitative focus group and interview data using Excel, SPSS, R, ATLAS.ti, and other tools.
• Analyzing data and reporting findings contributing to summary reports, press releases, articles, and conference presentations.
• Scheduling, attending, and contributing to research project team meetings.
• Conducting literature reviews using online databases and tools like Research Rabbit.
• In coordination with the Directors and other members of the project team, compiling and creating survey, focus group, and interview protocols and materials.
• Collecting data by creating and deploying surveys using Qualtrics survey software, and scheduling focus groups and interviews.
• Managing IRB submissions for research projects and completing the necessary IRB training.

Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties remotely, with weekly meetings with the Staff Director of the SRC. This position may require up to 10 hours per week. The total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Research Assistants must have a minimum of and maintain a minimum of a 2.4 GPA to remain in the Student Employment Program.
• Research Assistants must be in good standing with the University.

Desired Skills:

• Students must possess high levels of personal honesty and integrity, and be in good academic and conduct standing with the university. Desired skills include time management, coachability, attention to detail, working independently, and working efficiently.
• Experience with Excel, SPSS, and other research software is a bonus, but will be taught as part of the role.