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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 75149
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Survey Research Center
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Job Description: The Life Course Development Program is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to support research and administrative activities. The selected candidate will assist with data organization, website maintenance, general office support, and coordination of program activities.

Responsibilities:

Assist with data entry, organization, and quality checks

Provide administrative and clerical support to the team

Help maintain and make critical updates to program websites

Help prepare materials for meetings or research activities

Maintain and organize digital files and documentation

Support special projects as assigned

How to Apply: A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Please send your cover letter/resume to LCD-Admin@umich.edu. Work-Study preferred; Non-Work-Study students may also be considered.

 

Educational Value

Educational Value of the Position: This position will provide hands-on experience in research support and administrative operations. The successful candidate will gain skills in data organization, cleaning and analysis; professional communication; teamwork; and exposure to an academic research environment.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

·        Some experience conducting and summarizing academic literature reviews

·        Some experience maintaining and/or updating websites

·        Some experience with database and analysis programs

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $18.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Friday, May 15, 2026
End Date To be determined
Primary Contact Sally Hojnacki
Primary Contact's Email njwebs@umich.edu
Supervisor Noah Webster
Work Location Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone N/A
Fax N/A