Research Assistant

Position Overview

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

• Provide coordination assistance on multi-funded and/or multi-site research projects.
• Assist project director in project planning to ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and program requirements are followed.
• Develop and maintain record‑keeping systems and procedures for project‑specific reporting.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating crime‑prevention research duties for Ameri Corps members involved in the Ameri Corps Urban Safety Project (AMUS).
• Assist in coordinating multiple crime‑prevention survey data collection efforts for one or more research projects – may include other collaborating agencies or institutions.
• Represent AMUS at local AMUS events, community gatherings, workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and weekends).
• Integrate information from multiple sources to meet the necessary requirements of funding agencies.

Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

No additional information provided.

• Bachelor's Degree in any area of social science research (including political science, anthropology, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies) required.
• Experience coordinating Ameri Corps members required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong diplomatic skills to present, answer questions and concerns effectively to groups.

Please submit an electronic application via the Wayne State University Online Career Site. Please include a resume, names of references, and an unofficial transcript.

Generic Division

Primary department:
Center for Urban Studies

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $45,000
• Salary hire maximum: $50,000

Normal Office Environment

• Number of openings: 2
• Reposted position:
  No
• Reposted reason:
  None (New Requisition)

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.