Research Assistant

** Job Title
** Research Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Public Service And Administration
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
** Job Description
**** What We Want
** The
** Research Assistant
** will provide general research, program, administrative, outreach, and data support for assigned projects. Responsibilities may include communicating with schools, organizations, or other program participants, preparing and organizing project materials, entering and maintaining data, reviewing information for accuracy, assisting with mailings and correspondence, and providing other research or program support as needed. The Research Assistant may collaborate with research and program personnel in support of assigned projects.

** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
** Cover Letter/Resume:
** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

** Other Requirements and Factors:
*** May require occasional travel.
* May require occasional work outside normal business hours based on research or project needs.
* If applicable, this position may be funded through grant and/or contract funding and may be contingent upon continuation of available funding and satisfactory job performance.
* This position may accommodate a temporary organizational or research need. Hours and length of employment may vary based on project needs and available funding.  
** Essential Duties/Tasks
**** Research and Data Support
*** Enter, update, review, and maintain information in existing datasets, spreadsheets, databases, or other research and program records.
* Review source materials and supporting documentation to ensure information is entered accurately and consistently.
* Assist with data collection, data coding, and maintenance of research or program information.
* Assist with maintaining organized and accurate research and project documentation.
* Perform validation or quality review procedures as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Follow established procedures for handling confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information.  
** Outreach and Communication
*** Utilize mail, email, and telephone communication to contact schools, organizations, research participants, program participants, or other stakeholders.
* Assist with securing participation, obtaining information, providing project information, and conducting appropriate follow-up.
* Maintain records of outreach activities, responses, and participation.
* Communicate and collaborate with research and program personnel regarding assigned outreach activities.  
** Research Materials and Administrative Support
*** Prepare, print, organize, collate, and distribute research or program materials, surveys, correspondence, or mailings.
* Perform appropriate checks to ensure materials and information are complete and accurate.
* Assist with reports, records, correspondence, and other research or project documentation.
* Assist with general administrative and organizational needs related to assigned research projects and programs.  
** Additional Research Support
*** Assist with special projects, data coding, document review, translation services, or other research and program activities as needed.
* Provide additional support to research and program personnel as assigned.  
** Qualifications
* *** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* None required.  
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience in…