Graduate Student Research Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Student Research Assistant – Office of Institutional Research

This job offers a unique opportunity for a graduate student to gain valuable professional experience in higher education research. The Graduate Student Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the ULV Office of Institutional Research, contributing to data-informed decision-making and the university’s mission through a variety of analytical, reporting, and research tasks related to institutional effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented graduate student with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in learning more about institutional research and the strategic role of data within higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with data analysis projects to support institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Contribute to the generation of various reports, providing insights for data-informed decision-making.
• Support research tasks related to higher education trends and institutional performance.
• Query relational databases using SQL to extract and manipulate data.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Collaborate effectively within a small team environment while also demonstrating the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of SQL.
  • Demonstrable experience with querying relational databases using SQL.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.
  • Strong initiative and a desire to learn.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Solid analytical skills.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time position structured to accommodate a graduate student’s academic commitments.

• Days: Mondays through Fridays
• Hours: 8am – 5pm (within this window)
• Maximum Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Why Join ULV’s Office of Institutional Research?

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in institutional research within a higher education setting.
• Apply and enhance your data analysis and SQL skills in a real-world context.
• Contribute directly to strategic decision-making and institutional effectiveness.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the critical role of data in shaping university policy and initiatives.
• Work in a supportive environment that values learning and professional growth.