Graduate Employee - Teaching and Learning Center - Research Assistant
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500403ST
Title:Graduate Employee - Teaching and Learning Center - Research Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Teaching & Learning Center (TLC)
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:20
Hiring Rate:$16.50/hr
Preferred Student Classification:Graduate Student
Nature & Purpose of Position:Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Hours: 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: Graduate Employees must collaborate professionally to ensure office coverage during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (RA) to support our Associate Director of Assessment in the evaluation of TLC programs. The RA will play a key role in data collection, entry, and analysis to help determine the effectiveness and impact of our teaching and learning initiatives.This is a data-focused position, ideal for a graduate student who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with spreadsheets and organizing information, and is interested in educational assessment or program evaluation. The majority of the RA’s responsibilities will be related to data entry, maintenance, and reporting.While the primary focus is research and data, the RA may occasionally assist with basic office tasks or provide support during TLC programs. The RA is expected to maintain professionalism at all times and adhere to department and institutional policies. Ongoing training, feedback, and professional development will be provided as part of the position.
Job Duties
The TLC Research Assistant will:
- Support program assessment efforts by entering, cleaning, and organizing data from TLC programs using Microsoft Excel, or other institutional tools
- Assist in compiling data reports, summaries, and visualizations for internal use and assessment purposes
- Help manage records and data related to event participation, feedback surveys, and workshop outcomes
- Perform general office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and preparing documents, forms, or correspondence
- Occasionally greet and assist visitors or callers in a friendly, professional manner and refer them to appropriate resources as needed
- Collaborate with TLC staff on special projects and initiatives, including administrative tasks such as tracking submissions, managing applications, and supporting communication efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be a currently enrolled graduate student in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:- Excel (data entry, sorting/filtering, basic formulas, formatting)
- Word (document creation and formatting)
- Outlook (professional email communication and calendar management)
- PowerPoint (basic presentation creation and editing)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work collaboratively with staff and other student employees
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
- Willingness to learn and adapt (growth mindset)
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proactive attitude with the ability to identify and address issues without being prompted
International Students – please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility. https://www.shsu.edu/dept/global-engagement/international-students-and-scholars/employment.htmlOpen Date:
10/20/2025
Position Number:9N9418
Contact Name & Title:Kaci Moore,
Contact Phone:9362944263
Contact Email:kem107@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:CHSS C002A
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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