Research Assistant II

Work with the Center for the Study of Los Angeles' (StudyLA) senior leadership to respond to the needs of Los Angeles by providing research and administrative assistance on current and new research projects.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Supports StudyLA in its mission to assist students, faculty, and the University become agents for social justice.
• Supports senior leadership in the planning, programming, and execution of research projects and associated activities. Examples of research projects include but are not limited to the State of Black Los Angeles and the LA Public Opinion Survey
• Provides scheduling support for senior leadership.
• Gathers and organizes project-related information and assists with project-related data/information collection, management and reporting.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Helps prepare research reports, academic papers, and articles for the popular press.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned by the senior leadership.
• Provides budgetary assistance to StudyLA's Budget Manager.
• Provides support to StudyLA's programs, including planning and scheduling meetings and events.
• Expands relationships within the university, the Los Angeles community, other academic communities, and other relevant individuals and organizations
• Increases awareness about StudyLA research and help increase use of StudyLA data by other professionals and students.
• Helps represent StudyLA at professional activities and meetings, both inside and outside the university.
• Given the wide variety of StudyLA's work, handles multiple tasks and organizes and prioritizes workload efficiently; must use reasoning and judgment when dealing with interruptions from multiple stakeholders (researchers, students, faculty, staff, etc.).
• Initiates and completes various projects and tasks simultaneously, using a great deal of independent judgment; produce clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, leadership, professionalism, and sound decision-making ability; work respectfully with people from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Performs duties with speed and accuracy.
• Hires, trains, and supervises work study students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by StudyLA's senior leadership.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations:

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values or the LMU. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that models high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Typically, has earned a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree is a plus. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Minimum 1-year of demonstrated success in a research field related to public opinion, urban, social, or political science (multiple experiences may be combined, especially in the case of college experiences)
• Possesses strong research skills. Proven ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative data analyses using various techniques and data sources.
• Has experience and/or knowledge in methods in social science field, such as political science, urban/intercultural studies, sociology, or related social science field is preferred. GIS experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; follow through
• Inspires new ideas and fresh approaches
• Has a high energy and passion for the LMU and StudyLA missions
• Has a flexible and adaptable style. Ability to be proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the StudyLA and implement a course of action.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and oral; possess excellent writing, grammar, proofreading, and punctuation skills. Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Understands modern office practices, procedures, and use of equipment; knowledge of software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point). Interest in policy issues or urban politics is a plus.
• Possesses the ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who productively engages with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside of LMU.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

For full consideration applicants should submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

To ensure the safety and well-being of our community Loyola Marymount University requires that all students, faculty and staff are vaccinated or have been approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption.

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Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Salary range
$17.88 - $24.90 Salary commensurate with education and experience.