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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 75355
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Social Work, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Student Research Assistant will support school-based research and program activities focused on helping youth with disabilities build employment readiness, soft skills, and successful postsecondary transitions. This position provides hands-on experience in research, program implementation, community engagement, and data management. Student Research Assistants work closely with project staff to support classroom activities, collect and organize research data, assist with curriculum and training materials, conduct outreach to schools and community partners, and contribute to project evaluation and reporting efforts.

 

Email resume and cover letter to stepresearchlab@umich.edu
Educational Value
• Support research activities, including participant recruitment, data collection, surveys, focus groups, interviews, and data organization.
• Assist with classroom-based program implementation by helping facilitate activities, preparing materials, supporting student engagement, and tracking participation.
• Contribute to data management and analysis activities, including data entry, qualitative coding, quality checks, and preparation of reports and presentations.
• Assist with the development of curriculum, training, outreach, and communication materials for students, schools, families, community partners, and employers.
• Support project coordination and community engagement efforts by maintaining documentation, assisting with meetings and events, and communicating with project partners as directed.
• Perform other research and program support activities as assigned.
 
This position provides hands-on experience in research, program implementation, community engagement, and data management.
Job Requirements
• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student able to commit 15–20 hours per week.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Dropbox
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods and/or research tools such as REDCap, Qualtrics, NVivo, SPSS, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently after training, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in disability inclusion, youth development, education, workforce development, or community-based research.
• Willingness to learn new research methods, technologies, and project management tools.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, particularly high school students, through educational, mentoring, community, or recreational programs.
• Interest or experience in classroom support, group facilitation, tutoring, mentoring, or youth engagement activities.
• Interest or experience developing educational, outreach, training, or communication materials.
• Coursework or experience in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, or a related field.
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour to $20.00/hour
Hours 15.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion
Primary Contact Nikky Blochowski
Primary Contact's Email stepresearchlab@umich.edu
Supervisor stepresearchlab@umich.edu
Work Location Remote
Phone N/A
Fax N/A