Research Assistant

University of Denver - DU - Marsico Institute for Early Learning

Expires on July 6, 2026

• Editing, translating, and organizing educational content for teachers, parents, and young children.
• Translating educational materials, captions, subtitles, and website content between English and Spanish with attention to clarity and inclusivity.
• Editing, transcribing, captioning, and proofreading video and audio content.
• Using creativity and technical skills to edit and produce engaging video content that aligns with project goals and organizational standards.
• Managing digital content and files across platforms such as Kaltura, SharePoint, Canva, and website content management systems.
• Capturing and organizing photographs and videos to support educational resources and outreach efforts.
• Assisting with website maintenance and content updates.
• Creating professional development materials for teachers, including printing, photocopying, laminating, organizing documents, and preparing educational manipulatives.
• Assisting with the setup and management of cameras, tablets, computers, and other technology used in research and professional development projects.
• Organizing, cleaning, and maintaining inventories of educational materials and math manipulatives.
• Packing and shipping educational materials, technology, and project resources. Occasional lifting of items up to 40 pounds may be required.

This position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in education, psychology, child development, media production, communications, translation, content creation, or project management.

• Intermediate experience with video editing and a willingness to continue developing these skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional work habits, including punctuality, reliability, and effective communication.
• Openness to learning new technologies, content management systems, and educational frameworks such as learning trajectories.
• Basic experience with editing, proofreading, or content review.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both Spanish and English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

• Prior experience with proofreading, editing, translation, or content development.
• Familiarity with project management tools and workflows.
• Experience working with websites, educational content, or media production.

The position involves light physical activity, including operating a computer, handling educational materials, organizing supplies, and occasionally lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Compensation is based on the DU Student Employee Pay Rate Scale, ranging from $20.00-$25.00/hr. with the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.

In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours per year.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time, and student employee hires.