Michigan State University (MSU)
Seeking a Student Data Management Specialist
Michigan State University (MSU), Lansing, Michigan, United States
Seeking a Student Data Management Specialist
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
Farm to Institution Team is seeking a graduate level research assistant to support data management for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN)
and Cultivate Michigan , a campaign to support the purchasing and serving of Michigan-grown foods in institutions. The research assistant will work up to 10 hours per week at $25-$30 an hour. The ideal candidate will be available to start remote or in-person work starting in the 2025 Spring Semester from January through May, with possible opportunities to extend work as funding allows. Assist with data activities, including but not limited to, exporting and compiling data into spreadsheets, cleaning data files, analyzing data through Excel or other data software Assist with interviews among MFIN and Cultivate Michigan members, and cleaning survey and interview transcript data Assist with synthesizing findings, basic data visualizations, and writing reports (ex. Cultivate Michigan 2018 Data Brief ) Attend weekly project management meetings with a supervisor Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a degree program, MA/MS or PhD candidates preferred Excellent time management and organizational skills Experience and confidence using Zoom, Microsoft and Google tools, Slack, and Qualtrics (preferred) Experience with qualitative and quantitative data (collection, prep and analysis) (preferred) Ability to work under deadlines Ability to work on a team and with minimal supervision Ability to promptly read and respond to emails How to Apply:
Submit a one-page cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest in the position Submit a 1-2 page resume Provide 1-2 writing samples demonstrating experience with data collection and/or interpretation (e.g. lab or research report, detailed data assignment) Provide the names and contact information for two references Applications due by October 31, 2024 through Handshake , Posting #9382345 . Interviews will shortly follow this deadline.
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The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
Farm to Institution Team is seeking a graduate level research assistant to support data management for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN)
and Cultivate Michigan , a campaign to support the purchasing and serving of Michigan-grown foods in institutions. The research assistant will work up to 10 hours per week at $25-$30 an hour. The ideal candidate will be available to start remote or in-person work starting in the 2025 Spring Semester from January through May, with possible opportunities to extend work as funding allows. Assist with data activities, including but not limited to, exporting and compiling data into spreadsheets, cleaning data files, analyzing data through Excel or other data software Assist with interviews among MFIN and Cultivate Michigan members, and cleaning survey and interview transcript data Assist with synthesizing findings, basic data visualizations, and writing reports (ex. Cultivate Michigan 2018 Data Brief ) Attend weekly project management meetings with a supervisor Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a degree program, MA/MS or PhD candidates preferred Excellent time management and organizational skills Experience and confidence using Zoom, Microsoft and Google tools, Slack, and Qualtrics (preferred) Experience with qualitative and quantitative data (collection, prep and analysis) (preferred) Ability to work under deadlines Ability to work on a team and with minimal supervision Ability to promptly read and respond to emails How to Apply:
Submit a one-page cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest in the position Submit a 1-2 page resume Provide 1-2 writing samples demonstrating experience with data collection and/or interpretation (e.g. lab or research report, detailed data assignment) Provide the names and contact information for two references Applications due by October 31, 2024 through Handshake , Posting #9382345 . Interviews will shortly follow this deadline.
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