Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Research Assistant Federal Work Study No Emerson Employment Yes Department Number 830601 Job Description

The Research Assistant will help faculty with a range of tasks related to both research and teaching.

Primary duties include research assistance on academic projects such as editing articles and manuscripts for publication, tracking down sources, managing data in Google forms, and assisting in interview transcription. Also, course preparation help will include photocopying, scanning, editing and organizing course materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.

This job requires a full academic year commitment – dates of service will be Aug/Sept 2018-May/June 2019, not to exceed 224 total hours. Schedule is flexible based on coordination with faculty.

Please submit a cover letter stating fall schedule availability, technical skills, and demonstrated interest, along with a CV to Assistant Professor Mneesha Gellman (Mneesha_Gellman@emerson.edu).

Required Qualifications

Excellent English proficiency in writing required, and Spanish language skills a big asset. In addition to basic Mac and Office software skills, the RA will need to be versed in Google forms data management – a motivated student can learn survey data management on their own after being hired, but must be willing to develop this expertise. Website development skills a strong plus as is knowledge of and/or interest in world politics and issues of human rights.

For a functional working environment, the RA must have excellent organizational and communication skills; proficiency in writing and editing; diligence in completing tasks in timely manner; and ability to work independently, and be punctual for meetings and communication with faculty. Professionalism and follow-through is key to making this successful.

(NOTE: Emerson College Student Employment opportunities are open only to students currently enrolled in Emerson College.)

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate students or highly professional undergraduates welcome to apply.

Knowledge of the following software is preferred:
Microsoft Office
Windows OS
Mac OS
Windows Troubleshooting
Windows/PC
Google Forms and Documents
Data Management
Website Development

Physical Demands

N/A

Salary $12/hour Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/01/2018 Position End Date 06/30/2019 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I understand that I must be a current Emerson College student to apply to this job.
   • Yes, I am a student.
   • No, I am not a student

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. References