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Job Description & Duties: The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment at Macalester (IR&A) collaborates with campus partners to provide actionable feedback for improving educational and working experiences at Macalester, e.g. understanding student and faculty experiences, evaluating progress toward strategic goals, aiding institutional decision-making, creating state and federal accountability reports, and assisting other departments in meeting their informational needs. This summer (please see the summer posting) and during the 2025-26 academic year, the Research Assistant will primarily work on the Classroom Community and Connectedness project, designed to contribute to more supportive learning environments at Macalester and beyond. The Research Assistant will collaborate with their supervisor and a research team comprised of faculty and staff in the entire research process, e.g.: conduct a literature review; make adjustments to the existing data collection methods; prepare an IRB application; prepare materials for classroom visits; co-facilitate classroom visits; analyze qualitative and quantitative data; communicate key findings through an infographic; use findings to create toolkits for faculty and students; and document the project, findings, and implications in an article for publication. The Research Assistant can expect a relatively high degree of autonomy as they contribute to the project. In addition, the Research Assistant may work on other IR&A projects as time allows. Academic Year 2026 – 2027 Work Schedule: 8 – 10 hours per week from September 8, 2026 – May 8, 2027, when classes are in session (i.e., 28 weeks). A relatively consistent weekly schedule is expected; however, there is some flexibility. |