University of Massachusetts Boston
Center for Social Development and Education
Official Title Research Assistant
Pay:$35,000-$40,000(Full-benefits)
Start Date: January 1, 2009
General Summary of Position:
The Center for Social Development and Education is currently seeking a full-time research assistant to work on a U.S. Department of Education funded evaluation of a school-based sports and inclusion program that is being implemented in over 40 states across the country. This program emphasizes activating youth with and without disabilities to be more engaged in their schools and communities, and promotes greater inclusion of youth with disabilities in the school environment through inclusive sports programming like Special Olympics. The evaluation seeks to document how the program is implemented in the different sites, identify model programs for further program development, and assess the impact of such programming on the attitudes of youth. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the research assistant will help oversee the daily operations of the evaluation, schedule project activities, and assist in data collection and preliminary data analysis.
Examples of Duties:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of an ongoing DOE funded evaluation. Activities include: tracking correspondence with State programs involved in the evaluation, adapting questionnaires and materials for specific sites, monitoring the receipt of data, coordinating conference calls with states, participating in site visits, providing technical assistance to State programs as they complete online surveys, monitoring States activities to ensure compliance, and carrying out preliminary data analyses using SPSS.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. in psychology or related field is required, though MA is preferred. Candidate is required to have coursework in research methodology and beginner and intermediate level statistics, including a working knowledge of SPSS. Must have demonstrated high organizational and communication skills through previous work or research experience. Direct experience with program evaluation is highly preferred.
Supervision Received:
The RA will be under the direct supervision of the Project Director. The RA must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Supervision Exercised:
The RA will supervise graduate assistants.
Applying:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Karen Friedman, Assistant Director, karen.friedman@umb.edu by December 31, 2008. Please refer to “Evaluation RA” In your subject.
