Research Assistant

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Research Assistant will support a cross-institutional research collaboration between Northeastern University and the University of California, Irvine focused on experiential workplace learning and equitable college-to-career transitions. This position will contribute to a multi-faceted study examining employer engagement in Northeasterns Co-op program and will play a key role in data coordination, relationship management, and project execution. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in social sciences, education, public policy, or related field required; Masters degree or graduate coursework preferred. Experience with stakeholder relationship management, preferably in higher education or workforce development. Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent tasks. Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced research environment. Familiarity with survey tools (Qualtrics), qualitative data organization, or administrative data sets. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SPSS, R, or NVivo a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of experiential education, workforce development, or career services research preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Support data collection and management related to employer engagement and Co-op programming, including quantitative administrative data and qualitative survey and interview data. Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with university stakeholders, employer contacts, and research partners at UCI. Coordinate outreach and scheduling for employer surveys and interviews. Organize and track research activities across project phases, maintaining timelines, project documentation, and deliverables. Assist with data cleaning and basic data analysis; support preparation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations. Prepare meeting materials and summaries for internal and external dissemination. Duration: This is a one-year fixed-term position, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and project needs. Application Instructions: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please submit a resume, cover letter detailing relevant experience, and contact information for three professional references. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 106S Expected Hiring Range: $47,890.00 - $65,848.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.