AAI Graduate Research Assistant: AY 24-25 Apply
Position Overview
The work of the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) and its centers is guided by one simple principle: improving the lives of children and adults. This is accomplished through academics, research, direct-impact programming, developing healthy environments, community engagement, and more. We provide innovative tools to enhance the capacity of organizations that help children, adults, and communities and we offer support to KU faculty whose research relates to key areas of our mission. More information about AAI and its centers can be found at aai.ku.edu.
AAI and its centers are seeking GRAs to work .50% FTE (20 hours per week). This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a team of professionals. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. GRAs work 20 hours a week in exchange for tuition and fees. Assistantships are renewable each semester based on need, available funding, the assistants performance at AAI, and satisfactory progress toward the assistants degree.
GRAs can purchase health insurance through KU or from the Affordable Care Act Healthcare Marketplace. For more information, visit https://humanresources.ku.edu/graduate-student-health-insurance.
AAI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. As an organization, AAI is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
AAI and its centers are seeking GRAs to work .50% FTE (20 hours per week). This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a team of professionals. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. GRAs work 20 hours a week in exchange for tuition and fees. Assistantships are renewable each semester based on need, available funding, the assistants performance at AAI, and satisfactory progress toward the assistants degree.
GRAs can purchase health insurance through KU or from the Affordable Care Act Healthcare Marketplace. For more information, visit https://humanresources.ku.edu/graduate-student-health-insurance.
AAI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. As an organization, AAI is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Job Description
100% - Perform research that is in the student's field (or a closely related field) of study and is integral to the student's education (e.g., dissertation topic).
Examples of student activities and tasks:
Examples of student activities and tasks:
- Collecting and maintaining annual state assessment psychometric data
- Assisting with standard-setting activities, technical advisory meetings,
- Contributing to proposal preparation
- Administering surveys and assessments and participating in data collection
- Coding and interpreting research materials
- Writing literature reviews and contributing to publications
- Developing presentation materials, different types of assessments, test development, accommodations, as well as quality and measurement issues
- Performing research activities related to the efficacy, features, or utility of conference support, and educational workshops
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in KU Graduate program
- KU Student must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours each semester during the academic year. Enrollment of one (1) hour during the summer session is required if the student was not enrolled in the previous spring or is not pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall term.
- Be in academic good standing and making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluent in the use of Excel, office productivity applications and cloud-based applications such as Google Docs and OneDrive.
- Effective organization skills as evidenced by application materials and the interview process.
- Strong communication skills as determined through interview process and reference checks.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application includes:
- online application
- resume
- cover letter
- name and contact information for three (3) professional references
- Completed AAI GRA Affidavit
Contact Information to Applicants
aaihr@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$954.00 biweekly
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week, varies depending on class schedule
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 26, 2024
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Posting Information
- Posting ID: 27093BR
- Department: Achievement & Assessment Inst
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
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