University of Calgary in Alberta
|[pic] |Date Submitted: February 2021 |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Research Assistant
Department: Student Services
Position Status: Active
Employment Type: Part-time (maximum 15 hours per week)
Remuneration: $15.00 / hour
POSITION OVERVIEW
Research Assistants provide administrative, research, and analytical support on topical areas of interest related to post-secondary education and student governance. Under the direction of the Policy Analyst, Research Assistants provide meeting support and contribute to the achievement of short- and long-term policy governance and advocacy goals.
COMMITMENT
Research Assistants work 15 hours per week. The allocated hours are generally worked during regular office hours (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Conduct research, gather, analyze, and summarize information from a variety of sources, articulate alternatives, draw conclusions and make practical recommendations.
▪ Research and prepare briefing notes, backgrounders, reports, and correspondence on a variety of issues.
▪ Locate sources of information and determine its value, reliability, and integrity. Seek additional information or adjust parameters where data does not meet requirements.
▪ Undertake various analyses where necessary, including trend analysis, historical reviews, and comparative analysis, etc.
▪ Produce content for various communications purposes;
▪ Provide governance support by recording minutes at meetings as required;
▪ Provide assistance with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
▪ Demonstrated ability to engage in data analysis (survey methodology and quantitative/qualitative analysis).
▪ Ability to quickly learn about, understand, and analyze complex issues and identify possible solutions.
▪ Communication skills, including ability to clearly, concisely, and persuasively write well-supported documents of various kinds.
▪ Computer skills with ability to use full suite of MS Office software including Excel.
▪ Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and differentiate between tasks of varying importance.
▪ Able to work independently.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
▪ Current full- or part-time undergraduate student at the University of Calgary.
Additional Requirements:
▪ Demonstrated experience with preparing concise written assignments. (Please include a brief writing sample with your application).
▪ Practical experience designing, managing, and conducting research projects.
▪ Experience coding and analyzing data sets in a university statistics course or equivalent.
▪ Direct practical experience conducting administrative tasks (filing & organizing data, labeling, etc.).
▪ Knowledge of student government and principles of governance, including the Students’ Union’s structure, programs, and strategic plan is an asset.
▪ An understanding of post-secondary education issues in Alberta is an asset.
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