Graduate Research Assistant - Social Work, Oral Histories of Latinx Former Foster Youth

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Graduate Research Assistant - Social Work, Oral Histories of Latinx Former Foster Youth Position Description

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Overview and Duties

The Rewritten Stories Lab is seeking a research assistant (RA) for a qualitative study. This study examines how experiences of complex trauma has impacted Latinx former foster youth by centering their stories of strength and resilience. This community based participatory research (CBPR) study is guided by the research partnership with Remarkably Us, a Latina-led non-profit that creates opportunities for former foster youth Latinx youth and young adults to connect, heal, and thrive together. This project uses two qualitative methods - Photovoice and Semi-Structured Life Course History analysis. This includes online focus group meetings and 1:1 interviews with participants.

As part of this research assistantship, the RA will be expected to edit IRBs, create recruitment flyers using Canva, and manage the day-to-day tasks of the research project which will include:

• Editing IRB language as needed by submitting amendments
• Creating recruitment flyers using Canva
• Recruiting participants for interviews and focus groups
• Conducting focus groups and interviews
• Develop a codebook to guide analysis
• Code qualitative data (interview and focus group transcripts, documents)
• Compile and summarize findings
• Draft reports and other written materials
• Conduct literature reviews on topics relevant to the evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, public health, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge and Experience: Coursework and experience in qualitative data analysis; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; strong critical thinking and writing skills; ability to exercise independent judgement when appropriate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo, Atlas.Ti).
• Current students in the Social Work, Criminal Justice, Women's and Gender Studies, English, Clinical Psych, and Counseling programs are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05871P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule