Job Description
Position Summary: Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a detail-oriented research assistant to support institutional research, survey analysis, and reporting projects. This is a great opportunity for students interested in higher education, public policy, data analytics, or research methods. You’ll gain practical experience in survey design, data analysis, and institutional reporting that directly supports strategic planning and student success initiatives at UR.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide general office support as needed, including scanning, shredding, filing, and answering phones
Support survey development, distribution, and data entry/processing
Conduct basic data analysis using Excel, SPSS, Tableau, or other tools (training provided)
Help prepare summary reports, charts, and presentations for internal stakeholders
Maintain accurate records and assist in filing and archiving reports.
Special projects as assigned including data entry and data review
Run on-campus errands as needed
Conduct benchmarking and literature reviews on topics relevant to institutional priorities
Uphold confidentiality and data security in all tasks
Assist with communications about student surveys as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
Currently enrolled student in good academic standing
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; willingness to learn survey and data analysis tools
Ability to work independently and handle confidential information responsibly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in survey research, data analysis, or educational assessment
Preferred:
Coursework in statistics, social science research methods, or data analytics
Experience with Qualtrics
Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, Tableau, or Excel)
Learning Outcomes & Opportunities:
Learn how institutional research supports strategic planning and accreditation
Gain hands-on experience with survey methodology and data reporting
Develop skills in data analysis, visualization, and reporting
Understand how higher education institutions use data to improve student outcomes and organizational effectiveness
Pay Grade: SP Student 3, starting at $14.45
Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.