Research Asst. positions available at the Counseling Center for S'21

 Two Research Assistant Positions (10-hour/week for 15 weeks)

Supervisor: Director, Counseling Center Research Unit

Ideal Start Date: January, 2021

Responsibilities:

● Assist with designing research and surveys on student development and basic

needs, mental health, retention, diversity, and social justice issues.

● Assist with creating online surveys.

● Assist with collecting and analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data.

● Assist with preparing reports, conference presentations, and manuscripts for

publication.

● Attend weekly staff meetings and regular meetings with the Research Director.

● Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications: Degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled in counseling,

psychology, counselor education, human development, quantitative methodology,

survey methodology, measurement & statistics, higher education, student affairs, or a

related program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Interests and backgrounds

in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies. Excellent organizational and

communication skills (written and verbal). Strong attention to details. Proficiency with

statistical or qualitative research software (e.g., SPSS, Mplus, R, HLM, or NVivo) is a

plus. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, transcript(s), writing sample (preferably, a

research paper), name and contact information for two references (preferably, UMD

faculty/supervisor), and application form to Dr. Yu-Wei Wang, Counseling Center

Research Director: ywang122@umd.edu. For best consideration, please submit

application by January 20, 2020. Position will be open until filled.