Undergraduate Student Research Worker

Title: Undergraduate Student Research Worker

Employee Classification: Student Help Regular

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Special Education

The undergraduate research worker will assist with research activities associated with Dr. Fisher and Dr. Ballard’s ACL‑funded subaward research project focused on technology‑enhanced civic engagement for people with disabilities. Tasks include support with day‑to‑day project management including correspondence, meeting scheduling, note‑taking, material management, and transcription. In addition, the student researcher will support instrument development, data cleaning and management, and other activities associated with the project.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

$16/hour

• An undergraduate student studying special education or a related field
• Experience working in the disability field including assistive technology
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Advanced knowledge of creating and managing One Drive and Google Drive files
• Knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Self‑directed and organized
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Experience and success working in a diverse team with disabled and non‑disabled research team members

• Familiarity with universal design for learning and digital accessibility, including WCAG 2.2
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

5-10 hours per week.

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

July 1, 2026

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