Extra Help - Program Assistant - Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

Extra Help - Program Assistant - Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043190

Hours per Week: 15

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $24.00 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

Provide research and project support by assisting with the coding and analysis of project data, developing materials for collaborations with Chicago Public Schools and professional development activities, and contributing to the preparation, writing, and dissemination of project findings. Works collaboratively with project staff to support research objectives, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the coding and analysis of project data.
• Contribute to the development of materials for Chicago Public Schools collaborations and professional development sessions.
• Contribute to the writing and dissemination of project findings.
• Coordinates the logistics and activities for the Chicago Teacher Study team.
• Communicate project updates with Chicago Public Schools and other partners including scheduling meetings.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
   
   Additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.