Center for Regional Development 20 Hour

Employing Office:  Center for Regional Development (CRD)

Job Title:  Graduate Research Assistant

Type of Graduate Assistant Position:  RAII

Number of Vacancies for this Position:  2

Hours per Week:  20

Term:  Academic Year

Eligible Program Applicants (Applicants will preferably be from one of the following graduate programs):  

• Business Administration
• Organizational Development
• Public Administration
• Public Health
• Workforce Education and Development

Qualifications/Preferred Skills: 

• Enrolled in, or accepted into, one of the graduate programs listed above.
• Demonstrated experience with applied research methods, including report writing, interviewing, survey design and administration, focus groups, and other qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques.
• Strong data literacy skills, including the ability to analyze data, compile and interpret survey results, and create clear charts, graphs, and other data visualizations.
• Ability to explain data findings and visualizations accurately and accessibly to a variety of audiences, including community partners, local officials, and the general public. 
• Knowledge of, or experience with, strategic planning, program evaluation, and/or organizational or community assessments.
• Excellent professional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to contribute to reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in local and regional economic and community development practices in Northwest Ohio and the state of Ohio. 
• Knowledge of and/or interest in local public health assessment practices in Northwest Ohio and the state of Ohio.

Position Description: 

The Center for Regional Development (CRD) is seeking highly professional, motivated, and talented graduate students to join our team for the upcoming academic year. Graduate assistants will participate in real-world economic development research and technical assistance projects, working closely with local and regional organizations.

Primary responsibilities include conducting applied research using interviews, surveys, and focus groups; analyzing data and compiling survey results; and preparing written reports that incorporate tables, graphs, and other data visualizations. Graduate assistants will also assist with the preparation of presentations, meeting materials, public engagement collateral, and provide logistical and technical support for public meetings and site visits.

Only students enrolled in the programs listed above are eligible for consideration for graduate assistantships with CRD.

Application Process:  Applicants wishing to apply for this Graduate Assistant position must: 1) be admitted or accepted for admission as a full-time student in a graduate program at BGSU; and 2) remain in academic good standing to maintain the position.

Required Application Materials:  Resume and Cover Letter

Send Application Materials to:  vijayad@bgsu.edu

Application Due Date:  Open until filled