Research Assistant - Office Research Student Success

Research Assistant - Office for Research on Student Success

Hiring Department: Office for Research on Student Success

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1039074

Posting Close Date: January 5, 2026

Salary: Monthly stipend for this position is $2,688.89 per month, prorated for a partial month.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant starting in January, 2026. The RA will work on undergraduate education research and evaluation projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.

• Support undergraduate education research and evaluation projects aimed at increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• Contribute to data collection, data management, and statistical analysis.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and compliance activities.
• Prepare research summaries, reports, and written materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with project staff and stakeholders across academic and administrative units.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have quantitative and qualitative research, assessment/evaluation, and IRB experience, as well as excellent writing skills, good organizational skills, office skills, and content knowledge higher education, developmental/community/educational psychology, and/or student success. Data analytic skills are essential. Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and Word is required.

For fullest consideration, please submit your CV/resume and cover letter specifying your suitability for the position online by January 5, 2026. Questions can be directed to cpbsc. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled in January. Applications will not be accepted via email. Position may qualify for a tuition waiver, depending on enrollment status and hiring date.

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